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

Required Courses I (6 hours)

Select 6 hours from the following:

 

IGR 145	Racism and Racial Justice through Dialogue	3(3-0)
IGR 245/WGS 245	Gender Identities in Dialogue	3(3-0)
IGR 345	Topics in Social Justice through Dialogue	3(3-0)

Required Courses II (9 hours)

IGR 355	Training in Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation	3(3-0)
IGR 465	Internship in Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation	3(3-0)
IGR 475	Seminar in Intergroup Relations and Justice	3(3-0)

Electives (6 hours)

Select 6 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)
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