Justice Studies, Minor
Explore how justice and injustice operate across the United States and the world, reaching well beyond criminal justice or the legal system. Through interdisciplinary coursework, you examine the social, economic, political, environmental and cultural dimensions of justice.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Minor description
Justice Studies minor description
If you are interested in developing an understanding of the meaning of justice and injustice and in analyzing controversial issues, the minor program in justice studies is for you. In addition to the two required core courses, you are able to select electives that align with your specific interests.
Why earn a justice studies minor at ASU?
When you pursue ASU¿s justice studies minor, you add a focused understanding of justice and inequality to any major. As part of a nationally recognized public research university committed to broad access and social impact, you learn how justice and injustice operate in relation to race, gender, sexuality, indigeneity, migration, class and other dimensions of inequality, and how those dynamics shape real communities.
The minor is housed in the School of Social Transformation in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which brings together scholars who study the social, cultural and institutional contexts of justice. This environment allows you to connect your coursework with cutting-edge research and community-engaged projects. When paired with majors in areas such as criminal justice, political science, business, social work, education, health, sustainability, communication and STEM, the justice studies minor helps you apply a justice perspective in your chosen profession.
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If you need flexibility, the online format is intentionally designed to fit around work and life while maintaining academic rigor. You learn from the same faculty who teach on campus and engage in interactive online coursework that emphasizes critical thinking, research literacy and strong writing about complex social issues. You can also take advantage of ASU¿s advising, tutoring and career resources.
Many students in justice studies programs complete internships through ASU¿s extensive network of nonprofit, governmental and community partners or participate in undergraduate research opportunities that align with their interests in justice and social change. Adding the justice studies minor signals a sustained commitment to equity and community impact, which can strengthen applications for graduate and professional programs and make you more competitive for careers in a wide range of fields where understanding justice matters.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 15 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in justice studies requires 15 credit hours, of which 9 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the minor requirements. |
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JUS 105 Introduction to Justice Studies
(HUAD)
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JUS 305 Principles of Justice Studies
(HUAD)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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JUS 303 Justice Theory
(CIVI)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
JUS Elective
6 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 6 |
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JUS Elective
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA and BS in justice studies
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this justice studies minor prepares you for
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. Graduates with a minor in justice studies bring specialized knowledge and skills pertaining to social justice concerns to a variety of professional careers, including law, education, public service, and human welfare and social work.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Social Transformation
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WLSN 5th floor
SSTadvising@asu.edu
480-965-7682
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
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