Social justice is the core for all social work practice. The primary goals for the minor in social justice are to enhance sensitivity to vulnerable and at-risk populations, provide opportunity for critical review of social policies and the allocation of societal resources, and stimulate interest in advocacy and planned social change. This minor is intended to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate from a social, economic and environmental justice framework.

Regulations Governing Minor Course Work

1. There shall be a minimum of 18.0 credit hours with a minimum Millersville QPA of 2.0.
2. Only one course which counts toward your major may be counted toward your minor.
3. Courses that count toward a minor are also eligible to be used to satisfy the current University-wide General Education requirements subject to normal distribution requirements.
4. At least two courses should be at the upper-division level (300-400).  Exceptions may be requested upon evidence of program depth.
5. No course needed for the minor may be taken Pass-Fail.
6. One-half or more of the work required for the minor must be completed at Millersville University.
7. No student may minor in his or her major.

After successful completion of the requirements in the social justice minor, students will be able to:

1. Identify and apply core ethical values and principles utilized when advocating for social justice and human rights.
2. Understand how individuals, institutions and society perpetuate social, economic and environmental injustice and learn how to respond to promote positive social change.
3. Identify ways to advocate to promote positive social change.