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There are eleven (11) courses that make up the Philosophy Major with an Emphasis in Social Justice. The required courses for this program are the same as those for the regular Philosophy major, except that Phil. 321 with a service learning component is also required, and three upper-level electives and the capstone seminar must have a Social Justice orientation. Note that 300-level courses have a prerequisite of two philosophy courses.

One lower level philosophy course in the ethics group (181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, or a 300-level equivalent)
*182 (Social and Political Philosophy) is strongly recommended
One lower level philosophy course in the metaphysics or epistemology group, including Being Human, but not Logic (171, 172, 173, 175, 176, 177, 179, 180, or a 300-level equivalent)
One course in logic (174 or 301)
One course, Ancient Philosophy (304)
One course, Classical Modern Philosophy (309)
One anchor course, Ethics and Society (321), offered as a service learning course
One 300-level social justice elective*
One 300-level social justice elective*
One 300-level social justice elective*
One open philosophy elective (any philosophy course at any level)
One capstone seminar (392-399) with a social justice orientation
*Social-justice-oriented electives include: 326 (Phil of Law), 326 (Political Phil), 327 (Topics in Political Phil), 375 (Phil of Marxism), 388 (History of Ethics). They may also include, depending on content, 322 (Perspectives on Women), 324 (Topics in Ethics), 389 (Contemporary Phil Issues), and 300-level courses pertaining to Bioethics when they focus on justice issues. Such decisions about course content will be made by the Social Justice Emphasis Director.
Suggested Sequence of Courses

First year — two core courses — in metaphysics/epistemology and ethics/social political (17x, 18x)
Second year — three courses — in logic, ancient philosophy, and classical modern philosophy (174/301, 304, 309)
Third year — three courses — the anchor course 321, and two 300-level social justice electives
Fourth year — three courses — two electives (of which one is 300-level social justice), plus a capstone social justice seminar
Course Checklist

For a checklist for the Social Justice Philosophy Major, click here.

For Further information, contact the Social Justice Emphasis Director, Dr. Thomas Wren, twren@luc.edu .

The B.A. in Philosophy with social justice emphasis forms in our students the habit of critical and positive reflection on the questions that challenge humanity today. Within the discipline of philosophy there are many subdisciplines, of which Social Justice is one of the most ancient and yet most relevant to our own day and the University’s Mission.

The social justice emphasis has a distinctive theoretical-plus-applied character. The philosophy department already offers a significant number of strong undergraduate courses in this area, including not only various foundational studies in the nature of justice, but also the workings of justice in contemporary social and political contexts. The courses for this program will be offered in a carefully planned sequence and the faculty who teach them will make a conscious effort to highlight the Social Justice dimensions of their respective subject matter. For example, the program will have as its anchor course a special section of PHIL 321, Ethics and Society, modified to include a service learning component along the lines of the Magis program, and offered primarily for philosophy students who have declared a major with this emphasis. Also, the scheduling of the capstone seminars required of all philosophy majors (392-399) will ensure that an appropriate number are devoted to justice issues, for philosophy majors specializing in Social Justice.

The Department of Criminology offers students seeking careers in Criminology a broad liberal arts education that encourages them to think critically about crime and justice issues and also prepares them for careers in the criminal justice system.

The degree offered is the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Criminology and the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Criminology Pre-Law. Additionally, students may minor in Criminology. Through the School of Graduate Studies and Research, the department also offers graduate work at both the master’s and doctoral levels.
New Assistant Professor Joins Faculty
Dr. Bitna Kim, assistant professor, joined the Department of Criminology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the Fall of 2008.
Programs of Study
The department offers four programs of study: B.A. in Criminology, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law, M.A. in Criminology, and Ph.D. in Criminology.
Criminology Student Organizations
The Criminology Department sponsors several student organizations: Alpha Phi Sigma, the Criminology Association, and the Criminology Graduate Student Organization.
Publications
Learn more about the Criminal Justice Policy Review and The Prison Journal.

There are many jobs – more than many realize – that involve knowledge of peace & justice issues. Some of these positions are with organizations like The Catholic Worker that specifically focus on justice and/or peacework. Others (like Doctors Without Borders) focus their efforts within a specific field (say, medicine) but have a strong social justice component. Here is a list of organizations whose mission includes justice and peace in some major way. Who knows – one of these links just might lead you to your dream job!
Below are three great databases that can be used to search for organizations working on violence-reduction and justice issues:

PAWSS Careers and Internships Guide states that “there are many opportunities for pursuing a career in the field of Peace Studies in both the public and private sectors. These opportunities include internships and jobs in areas such as Arms Control and Foreign Policy, Third World Development, Economic Development and Social Justice, Human Rights, Environmental Protection, Public Education, Civil Rights, and Mediation and Conflict Resolution.”

Find A Peacemaker is an organization who’s mission is to help identify organizations involved in constructive conflict management, peacemaking and the application of nonviolent principles. This is a great database for the Colorado Front Range, but it is grassroots and occasionally the link doesn’t open on the first click.

The Peace Registry is a continually growing database of organizations and individuals all over the world who promote and act in accordance with principles of peace, nonviolence, compassion, and inclusion, thus both demonstrating that a culture of peace already exists and providing awareness and networking opportunities to foster its expansion. As such, it serves as a resource for the media, researchers, government officials, and the general public.
The following organizations are connected to the Regis Peace and Justice Studies Program

American Friends Service Committee
Colorado Department of Peace Campaign
The Conflict Center
Denver Justice and Peace Committee
Metro Organizations for People
Peace and Justice Studies Association
PeaceJam
Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center
SOA Watch
The Student Peace Alliance and Campaign for a Department of Peace and Nonviolence

Another great resource is the Jesuit Refugee Service As an international Catholic organization and a work of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is present in nearly 50 countries throughout the world. Its mission is to accompany, serve and defend the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced persons.
Freshman/Graduation Pledges of Social and Environmental Responsibility

Regis Students may take a First Year Pledge and/or a Graduation Pledge where they state, “I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organizations for which I work…”

This is a 32-credit program designed by the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice primarily for individuals with academic and professional experience in the areas of criminal justice, social justice, and/or community justice whose career plans require that they possess the skills and knowledge to study, lead, and evaluate policy, practice, and change in their field.

As a program that emphasizes the need to merge theory, research, practice, and international perspectives in the advanced study of criminal, legal, social, and community justice issues, this degree will also provide students with a solid foundation for further education at the PhD level.

Students will complete the program over two years, taking two courses per semester for four consecutive semesters, and completing a thesis/project requirement over a fifth semester.

The program also provides students with the option of participating in an internship as an alternative to the two elective courses required in the fourth semester. Each course will be offered in either the morning or afternoon on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the beginning of each month over successive semesters. A one-credit thesis preparation seminar course, which students take in their third semester, will be offered on the same days.

The Department of Criminology offers students seeking careers in Criminology a broad liberal arts education that encourages them to think critically about crime and justice issues and also prepares them for careers in the criminal justice system.

The degree offered is the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Criminology and the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Criminology Pre-Law. Additionally, students may minor in Criminology. Through the School of Graduate Studies and Research, the department also offers graduate work at both the master’s and doctoral levels.
New Assistant Professor Joins Faculty
Dr. Bitna Kim, assistant professor, joined the Department of Criminology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the Fall of 2008.
Programs of Study
The department offers four programs of study: B.A. in Criminology, B.A. in Criminology/Pre-Law, M.A. in Criminology, and Ph.D. in Criminology.
Criminology Student Organizations
The Criminology Department sponsors several student organizations: Alpha Phi Sigma, the Criminology Association, and the Criminology Graduate Student Organization.