The graduate certificate in Social Justice is intentionally designed in direct consultation with the “best practices” of community-based organizations. It prepares people for faith-based leadership in social advocacy, community and labor organizing, and systemic social change. The program combines theoretical and practical learning in social justice and activism.

The certificate program is specifically designed for:

1. students who have completed an undergraduate degree and wish to deepen their understanding of social justice;
2. students in graduate programs who wish to add an advanced certificate in social justice;
3. professionals whose work in the field would be enhanced by a graduate-level credential.

Online Option Available¹

To learn more about the Certificate in Social Justice, please visit our request for information form or attend an online information session.

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Please Note: If the coursework is planned strategically and only online classes are chosen, this certificate may be completed entirely online. However, this may result in the certificate taking more time to complete based on available online course rotation.

Curriculum

Five courses from the Social Justice curriculum, chosen in consultation with the advisor, make up the certificate. The Social Justice Certificate can be applied to the MA in Social Justice.

Graduate & Professional Standards and Regulations

Students in graduate and professional programs can find their Academic Policies in Graduate and Professional Academic Standards and Regulations under their school. Any additional University Policies supercede school policies.

Learning Outcomes

The Social Justice certificate prepares one for faith-based leadership in social advocacy, community and labor organizing, and systemic social change