Socio-Economic Justice (Graduate Certificate)
Examine how economic systems, public policy and law create and sustain inequality across race, class, gender and nation. Explore such issues in depth, imagine and develop just praxes and learn to enable action toward a just, transformative future.
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Socio-economic Justice graduate certificate description
This transdisciplinary graduate certificate in socio-economic justice enables you to develop expertise in ideas and policies about the social and political phenomena that impact the material condition of injustices.
You investigate the local and global conditions that give rise to economic and ecological precarities and social inequalities, as well as the practices that enable alternative economic approaches to wealth and labor, including wealth sharing, land and food sovereignty, and solidarity economy. The program fuses interests in political economy, structural inequalities and economic justice, allowing you to develop specialization and expertise in research and policy design in broad areas such as wealth sharing, income and land distribution, housing, food justice, employment and education.
This program complements the current graduate curriculum at ASU. It's structured to allow you to draw on a combination of core courses in justice and social inquiry, and coursework from units in the School of Social Transformation and throughout the university. The approach is transdisciplinary (i.e., inclusive of courses in a variety of disciplines but transcending disciplinary boundaries through an integrative core curriculum), intersectional (i.e., considering gender, sexual, race, class, disability and national relations), and transnational (courses that examine global and local concerns). It's designed to enable you to deepen your knowledge about, and develop research familiarity with, the many facets of the global economy and its adverse effects on social and planetary justice.
Why earn a socio-economic justice graduate certificate at ASU?
Rooted in justice studies, this graduate certificate draws critical, interdisciplinary perspectives from law, history, sociology, geography, women and gender studies and ethnic studies to examine questions of wealth, work and welfare. You study within The School of Social Transformation and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, home to nationally recognized programs in justice studies and the social sciences, where coursework often engages hands-on cases, community partners and contemporary policy debates.
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As a student in the graduate certificate, you may find opportunities to join student organizations and events centered on social justice, human rights, labor, migration, gender and related issues. You can attend lectures, workshops and symposia hosted by units within The College that tackle contemporary socio-economic and political challenges, and connect with research centers and community partners engaged in justice, equity and inclusion work.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
15 credit hours
Required Core (6 credit hours) Economic Justice (3 credit hours) Conducting Research in Communities (3 credit hours) Electives (9 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information Only one 400-level course may be listed on the plan of study. Students must have prior approval from the director of the certificate program to use any 400-level course.
Students must select one course from each of the following two areas of study:
JUS 550 Gender, Race and Economic Justice (3) or
JUS 660 Globalization and Economic Justice (3)
JHR 525 Critical Methodologies in Social Justice and Human Rights (3) or
JUS 633 Community Research (3)
Students must select three elective courses on socio-economic justice from a restricted list; they should see the academic unit for the full list of possible courses.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Students completing the graduate certificate in socioeconomic justice will demonstrate the ability to conduct systematic analyses (quantitative and qualitative) of the social and political dimensions of global and local economics and their implications for social justice.
- Students completing the graduate certificate in socioeconomic justice will demonstrate knowledge of socio-economic and intersectional dimensions of justice, in relation to public policies at the local, national and global level.
Students completing the graduate certificate in socioeconomic justice will demonstrate the ability to conduct systematic analyses (quantitative and qualitative) of the social and political dimensions of global and local economics and their implications for social justice.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information International students who need an F-1 or J-1 visa need to apply to and be accepted to a graduate degree program before being considered for the certificate program. International students residing in the United States on other types of visas must adhere to all Graduate College policies and procedures regarding admission to be considered for this certificate program. The letter of recommendation, statement of purpose and writing sample should be submitted to the justice and social inquiry program office.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | Rolling* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | Rolling* |
*A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application materials as soon as possible for consideration.
Explore expanded study opportunities
Students can complete two graduate certificate programs and combine them into a Master of Advanced Study degree, giving ultimate flexibility to build their own master's degree. Interested students can learn more about MAS requirements and the admission process.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this socio-economic justice graduate certificate prepares you for
Graduates are prepared to work in government, law, justice-related organizations, and research think tanks; teach at community colleges; and pursue further graduate studies in justice-related fields.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Social Transformation
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WLSN 5th floor
SSTgraduate@asu.edu
480-965-7682
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