Social Justice
The Interdisciplinary Studies Program offers a minor in Social Justice. Students completing this minor will be able to analyze how demographic factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, and/or social class affect the lives of socially disadvantaged people; explain the ways that social institutions and governments influence the lives of socially disadvantaged people; and work effectively with the socially disadvantaged.
Minor Requirements
Students must select three courses related to social justice issues, government institutions, and/or working with socially disadvantaged groups. Each course must have a different prefix and at least two of the three courses must be at the 3000-level or above.
Total Credit Hours: 13-15
Piedmont University retains relationships with a number of non-profit and human services organizations in and around both campuses. Internship opportunities (for credit or for experience) are available at most of these organizations.