Intergroup Relations and Justice Minor, B.A., B.A.A., B.S.
The minor in Intergroup Relations and Justice develops critical understanding of relations between social identity groups (across dimensions of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ability, and more) and prepares students to communicate and collaborate effectively across these groups. Through dialogue-based learning experiences, emphasizing active listening and critical reflection, the minor provides students with critical analysis, problem-solving, and intercultural leadership skills to create a more just and equitable world.
Program Requirements
Core Courses (12 hours)
| CGL 145 | Racism and Discrimination in America through Dialogue | 3(3-0) |
| CGL 445 | Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation | 3(3-0) |
| PHL 498 | Independent Research | 1-6(Spec) |
| WGS 245 | Masculinities and Femininities in Dialogue | 3(3-0) |
Note: PHL 498 should be taken for 3 hours.
Electives (9 hours)
Select 9 credit hours from the following courses:
| ANT 276 | Language, Identity, and Politics | 3(3-0) |
| ANT 318/SOC 318/SWK 318 | A Toolkit for Advocacy and Activism | 3(3-0) |
| CGL 302 | Cultural and Global Studies Internship | 1-3(Spec) |
| ENG 382 | Racism and Diversity in Children’s and Young Adult Literature | 3(3-0) |
| HST 323 | History of Native Americans | 3(3-0) |
| REL 140 | Religion, Race and Discrimination in America | 3(3-0) |
| WGS 100 | How Gender Affects Our Lives | 3(3-0) |
| WGS 204/ENG 204/SOC 204 | LGBTQ Identities | 3(3-0) |
Total: 21 semester hours