Social Justice and Human Rights ,BA
Advocacy, Advocate, Gender, Genocide, Human Rights, Humanitarianism, Identity, Inequality, LGBTQIA, Migration, Policy Change, Refugees, Social Justice, TRAUMA, law
Are you passionate about advocating for social justice and the protection of human rights? You can prepare for a rewarding future as an advocate for vulnerable populations.
The Bachelor of Arts program in social justice and human rights spans both the social sciences and the humanities to prepare students to meet the challenges of social justice and protection of human rights in local, national, international and global contexts.
Coursework prepares students to serve as advocates for alleviating political, economic and social inequality. The program introduces students to principles and practices of everyday humanitarianism, multimedia advocacy, and theories and practices of social justice and human rights.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location:
West Valley
or
Online
,
ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
or any math course that meets the MATH designation - Math
intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Studying abroad enables students in the social justice and human rights program to explore the influence of culture, law, race and religion on a global scale as they prepare to make an impact.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Students in these programs build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network. Participation in a study abroad program provides students with the heightened cultural competency, and leadership and critical thinking skills that enhance their resumes and help them stand out in a competitive career field. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can explore how their varied fields and interests interact in different settings around the world.
Graduates with this degree are employable in a variety of settings, including refugee resettlement agencies; agencies and shelters that support survivors of domestic abuse; shelters for migrants, especially for unaccompanied minors; disaster relief agencies; organizations that assist survivors of sex trafficking and human labor trafficking; and agencies that assist veterans. Career opportunities include:
- charitable fundraiser (e.g., Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust staff member)
- grant writer
- humanitarian aid worker (e.g., U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights aid worker, Oxfam aid worker)
- human rights lawyer
- international governmental organization professional (e.g., U.N. staff member)
- investigative journalist
- lobbyist for human rights and social justice causes
- nongovernmental organization professional (e.g., Amnesty International professional)
- nonprofit agency manager (e.g., Special Olympics Arizona, international manager)
- public policy researcher
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
|
8.6%
|
$38,520
|
|
|
7.2%
|
$59,990
|
|
|
14.1%
|
$46,190
|
|
|
6.5%
|
$47,290
|
|
|
2.2%
|
$49,230
|
|
|
18.4%
|
$49,710
|
|
|
6.6%
|
$128,020
|
|
|
3.4%
|
$48,090
|
|
|
9.1%
|
$74,240
|
|
|
4.5%
|
$98,590
|
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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FAB N101
sbsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
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).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
