Justice Studies ,BS
Activism, Advocacy, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights, Class, Culture, Diversity, Ethnicity, Human Rights, Minorities, Poverty, Race, Social Justice, Violence, politics
Do you believe in promoting social, economic and political justice? Are you looking for the tools to create meaningful change in the world? In this program, you'll have the opportunity to conduct quantitative and analytical research that will lead to better understanding of the complexities of social justice.
The Bachelor of Science in justice studies is an innovative social science and liberal arts program that examines current and historical social justice issues. Students explore social justice in the context of inequality, race, gender, citizenship, indigeneity or other major contemporary issues.
This program provides a broad approach to understanding justice within the legal system and in wider social contexts. To provide students with the analytical skills required of today's workforce, the program offers a social science focus and requires students to enroll in a quantitative data analysis course.
Students use multiple research methodologies to understand social justice issues in diverse settings, working with a variety of people and cultures. The skills gained enable students to create real change.
In addition to reviewing the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The College's website for more information and requirements.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
- 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.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Analyze a current justice issue.
- Explore and analyze key concepts and methodologies in the field.
- Apply principles in justice studies to research activities or community engagement.
Human rights, violence, resource conflict and immigration are some of the issues that every country currently faces in some form or another. One of the best ways students can investigate potential solutions is by observing patterns from one culture to another through study abroad. Students who study issues of justice in another culture can bring a new lens to their own experience and become positive changemakers in the world.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recommends specific study abroad programs for students majoring in justice studies.
Graduates emerge from this program with knowledge and skills that enable them to identify and address social justice concerns as they manifest in their professional lives. Program graduates work in a variety of fields, including:
- business
- economics
- education
- human welfare and social work
- international relations
- law
- nongovernmental organizations
- politics
- public service fields
- social advocacy
Many graduates go on to law school, graduate school or other professional degree programs.
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 |
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3.5%
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$99,940
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6.5%
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$47,290
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1.5%
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$86,280
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4.8%
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$50,470
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2.2%
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$151,030
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7.5%
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$135,740
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5.0%
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$64,030
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6.6%
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$128,020
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2.6%
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$75,390
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9.1%
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$74,240
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School of Social Transformation
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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.
