Citizenship & Social Justice (CSJ)

CSJ 200    Introduction to Social Justice    3 Hours

An introductory study of theories, concepts and strategies of social justice, including individual action, policy, advocacy, and collective action. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-SB | SB

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

CSJ 301    Seminar in Social Justice    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

An examination of current social problems or issues and a consideration of possible courses of action to address the problems or issues. Selected courses also may include direct action or organizing for direct action. Repeatable up to six hours.

Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2022

CSJ 380    Our Future: Local and Global    3 Hours

An interdisciplinary examination of significant environmental, demographic, political, technological, and economic trends that will shape the world over the next several decades. Issues are examined on both a local and global scale. Note: Good standing in the Mauhrin Honors College, or 3.2 GPA, or permission of instructor required. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code K-LG

Prerequisite(s): 21 hours of Foundations and Explorations Courses, or junior status

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

CSJ 435    Reimagining Citenship    3 Hours

An analysis of the contestations, inclusions and exclusions produced through multiple deployments of the concept, citizenship. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code K-SC

Prerequisite(s): 21 hours of Foundations and Explorations Courses, or junior status

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

CSJ 499    Capstone in Citizenship & Social Justice    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

A capstone experience in which students engage in and reflect upon public work. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.

Prerequisite(s): (ICSR 200 or CSJ 200) and 21 hours of Foundations and Explorations Courses, or junior status

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2023