Social Justice Minor
This minor complements most majors offered at SOU and provides a powerful vehicle for developing the constructive critical perspective on which a liberal arts education is grounded.
Sociology and Anthropology – Academic Minor
Social Justice Minor
Offered as a Secondary Discipline Minor
The Social Justice minor helps students understanding relationships of vulnerability, power inequity, and institutions of change, and provides tools needed for informed and effective participation at all levels of the community. This minor complements most majors offered at SOU and provides a powerful vehicle for developing the constructive critical perspective on which a liberal arts education is grounded.
Students working toward a minor in Social Justice are required to register with a Social Justice advisor. Students must meet all applicable requirements listed in the Minors section of this catalog, including the Minor residence requirement.
The Social Justice minor consists of five core courses (4 credits each) and two elective courses (4 credits each) for a total of 28 credits.
Degree Fit
Program Preparation
The social justice minor is comprised of SOAN courses and one International Studies course. Minors can select two electives from SOAN, EC, GSWS, ARTH and NAS. Taking introductory courses in these subjects would be beneficial in preparing for this minor.
Degree Roadmap
The Social Justice minor consists of five core courses (4 credits each) and two elective courses (4 credits each) for a total of 28 credits.
Degree Integration
Minors are required to complete 4 credits of practicum. Students should work closely with a social justice minor advisor as the practicum site needs to be approved before the minor student can proceed.
Career Path
Become a Professional
Career opportunities for a Sociology and Anthropology degree:
- Community Organizer
- Teacher
- Cultural Resource Manager
- Social/Human Service Worker
- Non-Profit Program Coordinator
- Museum Professional
- Correctional Officer
- International Development Consultant
- Program Evaluator
- Archaeologist
- Archivist
Salary Range
$35,000-$97,000
*Median Salary of $45,000
*Based on National Average
Future Success
SOU Sociology and Anthropology Alumni
Amy Cohen - 2006
BS in Anthropology
Chair of Anthropology at Okanagan College in British Columbia & Co-founder of Radical Action with Migrants in Agriculture (RAMA), a non-profit advocating social justice for migrant and indigenous people.
Michelle Glass - 2012
BS in Sociology
Southern Oregon Regional Director of Oregon Action, a statewide social justice nonprofit.
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Contact the Sociology and Anthropology Program
SOU Sociology & Anthropology Program
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6761
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