Social Justice
SPS Certificate website: sps.northwestern.edu/undergraduate-certificate/social-justice/
The Social Justice certificate is designed for individuals who are motivated to create social change and equity in society. Through interdisciplinary social sciences courses, students develop a comprehensive understanding of inequities in institutional and cultural contexts and the theory and practice of social justice. Building on that conceptual foundation, students cultivate analytical skills to assess human rights issues and apply social justice principles in corporate and non-profit settings. Students completing this program will be equipped to lead in addressing social justice and equity issues.
SOC_SCI 330-DL Human Rights and Social Institutions: A Global Perspective (1 Unit)
Exploration of human rights in social institutions from an international perspective. Topics include historical developments, theoretical frameworks, and global case studies. Examination of human rights issues in education, healthcare, government, and cultural contexts.
SOC_SCI 331-DL Social Justice Movements (1 Unit)
Theory and practice of social justice movements. Topics include power, activism, differences, protest, and unity. Multidisciplinary approach to historical and contemporary movements, strategies, and societal impact.
SOC_SCI 334-DL Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Commercial Sector (1 Unit)
Human rights in U.S. commercial organizations, including challenges, implications, and responsibilities. Use of theory, law, case studies, and practical applications to develop comprehensive understanding, analyze issues, evaluate ethics, and develop strategies for social justice in the corporate sphere.
SOC_SCI 335-DL Social Entrepreneurship and the Non-profit Sector (1 Unit)
Social change through social entrepreneurship. Diverse aspects of nonprofit work; case studies. Simulation of a social justice nonprofit design.