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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Justice Studies, Social Justice Track, B.S.


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Dr. Glenn P. Hastedt, Director
Phone: (540) 568-7124
Email: hastedgp@jmu.edu
Location: Moody Hall, Room 213
Website: http://www.jmu.edu/justicestudies

Professors
G. Hastedt, P. Plass, C. Robinson, S. Spivey

Associate Professors
T. Beitzel, T. Castle

Assistant Professors
G. DeFazio, J. McKee, B. Meade, T. Parsons, M. Poteyeva, H. Scheuerman

Mission 

Justice studies is committed to offering an cross disciplinary, intellectually challenging and vocationally relevant course of study for persons interested in academic or applied careers in justice studies at the community, national or global level.

Goals

To carry out this mission, justice studies seeks to:

  • Help students develop a comprehensive understanding of justice studies.
  • Examine and explain justice and injustice and their impact on individuals, communities, institutions and/or nations.
  • Understand human behavior and interactive systems with a focus on negotiation and conflict resolution in justice contexts.
  • Sharpen students’ ability to think and reason critically, to practice sound methodological skills and to communicate effectively.
  • Prepare students to utilize and produce scholarship in the field of justice studies.

Career Opportunities

The justice studies major includes opportunities for field work and career-related internships as part of the curriculum.

  • Peace Corps
  • Non-government organizations
  • Law enforcement
  • Corrections
  • Law
  • Nonprofit groups (national and international)
  • Human services
  • Domestic and international security
  • Intelligence analysis
  • Diplomatic Corps
  • Research and graduate study

Transfer Credit

A maximum of three courses may be transferred into the justice studies major from other institutions. No transfer credit will be given for any course offered in the major at the 300 or 400 level.

Degree Requirements


Required Courses


  • General Education  courses 41 Credit Hours
  • Quantitative requirement (in addition to General Education ) 3 Credit Hours
  • Scientific literacy requirement (in addition to General Education ) 3-4 Credit Hours
  • Major requirements (core courses and selected track) 41 Credit Hours
  • Electives 28-35 Credit Hours

Total: 120 Credit Hours


Major Requirements


Students must select one of the following tracks:


  • Track A. Crime and Criminology 
  • Track B. Global Justice and Policy 
  • Track C. Social Justice

Track C. Social Justice


This track is designed to investigate what is fair, equitable and just for society. Emphasizing the oppression and liberation of vulnerable, exploited and marginalized populations, this curriculum promotes sustainable and just solutions to social, political and economic problems. 

Students in Track C must take JUST 221. Social Justice Theories , and JUST 223. Social Justice Interventions and Policies .

Students select six additional courses from the following. At least four of the six electives must have a JUST identifier.

Total: 18 Credit Hours


Footnotes


1 May be taken for elective credit in Track C when the topic is appropriate. Students should seek approval from their advisers or the department head. 

2 Course is only open to students who are double majoring in psychology .

Recommended Schedule for Majors


First Year


Total: 9 Credit Hours


Second Year


  • Track foundation course 3 Credit Hours
  • Outside track foundation course 3 Credit Hours
  • Track electives 6 Credit Hours

Total: 12 Credit Hours


Total: 17 Credit Hours


Fourth Year


Total: 6 Credit Hours


Footnote


1 Can be counted for General Education, Cluster Three .

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