Justice Studies, M.A.

The interdisciplinary MA in Justice Studies, housed in COLAEHD, prepares students to advance justice in their communities and in broader society. Through training in empirical methods, theory, and scholarly synthesis, students develop the capacity to engage in critical dialogue that promotes justice. The program consists of core courses in justice theory and research methods; an individualized plan of study related to one of four concentrations; and a comprehensive exam.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for MA in Justice Studies
1	Students will demonstrate knowledge of major theoretical frameworks around concepts of justice and injustice.
2	Students will demonstrate facility with diverse methods of research.
3	Students will demonstrate expertise in a selected area of justice.

Core Courses

JUST 6810 - Theories of Justice - Credits: 3
JUST 6820 - Justice and Law - Credits: 3
JUST 6830 - Justice Research I - Credits: 3
JUST 6840 - Justice Research II - Credits: 3

Concentration Courses

A minimum of two additional concentration courses (6 credits) focused on one of the following subfields:

Social Justice
Environmental Justice
Educational Justice
Criminal Justice

These will be pre-approved by the Graduate Coordinator.

Comprehensive Exam

As a capstone, students complete the standard Comprehensive Exam for Justice Studies. They may enroll in JUST 7030 - Examination or Report Only if needed.