Social Justice Minor

Coordinator

Ryan Heath, Minor Coordinator

274 White Hall

315-443-5550

rdheath@syr.edu

Students pursuing majors in other areas of study may choose a social justice minor. The minor program requires the completion of 18 credits. To declare a minor, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and submit a Declaration of Minor form to the social justice minor program or the director of the baccalaureate social work program, their faculty advisors, and the dean’s office of their home colleges. A limit of 3 transfer credits may be applied with permission.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of ethical and professional behavior in engaging with diverse groups of people while recognizing cultural and individual differences. (CSWE B-1)

2. Demonstrate knowledge regarding diversity, power, and oppression. (CSWE B-2)

3. Demonstrate an understanding about advancing human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. CSWE B-3)

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of using research to advance social justice. (CSWE B-4

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of engaging in advocacy, policy development and evaluation to advance social justice. (CSWE B-5)

Required core courses (3 or 6 credits; 3 credits each)

Additional Information

(If both SWK 115 and SWK 201 are taken, SWK 115 must precede SWK 201 .)

Social Justice Minor

Coordinator

Student Learning Outcomes

Required core courses (3 or 6 credits; 3 credits each)

Additional Information

Elective courses (12-15 credits; 3 credits each)