The objectives for the thematic sequences in social justice studies are:

• to explain how various sociological and philosophical theories of justice contribute differently to human rights and social justice-based policies, programs, and declarations/covenants at both national and global levels;
• to evaluate consistencies and disparities between micro- and macro-level efforts to achieve social justice;
• to develop core sociological concepts and theories across the three levels of courses; 
• to facilitate and guide personal insight and reflection for acting in a morally just way.

SJS1: Social Justice and Inequalities

9 Credit Hours

The goal of the Social Justice and Inequalities thematic sequence is to introduce students to social justice studies from a sociological perspective, with particular focus on social inequalities. 

SJS2: Social Justice, Law, and Crime

10 Credit Hours

The goal of the Social Justice, Law, and Crime thematic sequence is to introduce students to social justice studies from a sociological perspective, with particular focus on law and crime.