Justice education prepares students to participate in the work of justice and the pursuit of the common good throughout their lives. Through analysis of justice issues in society, skill development, and engagement with communities near and far; students develop their capacity to engage systems of inequity and injustice, enact social change, and practice more authentic solidarity.
Course information and registration
Click the links to the right to learn more about specific course options. You can register for most courses at any time through the normal registration process. Any course that requires an application will be noted on our site and on class search.
Minors at the center
There are two minors affiliated with the center: the Poverty Studies Interdisciplinary Minor and the Catholic Social Tradition (CST) Minor. Students looking for courses to fulfill specific requirements for these minors should look at individual course descriptions, note any specific designations on Class Search, and consult the PSIM and CST Minor pages for information and specific minor requirements not listed here.
Immersion component
Some courses include an immersion component that takes place during fall or spring break and require students to travel to different locations to address social concerns topics in context. See individual course descriptions for more information.
Financial information
In order to help offset the expenses related to community engagement, some courses may have a required fee. It is very important that finances are not a hindrance to student participation in a course. The mission of the Center for Social Concerns is to provide opportunities for learning to all students. We will work with you to assure that finances are not a barrier to participate. The process for this is outlined below.
