Social Justice and Human Rights (BA)
Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Arts in social justice and human rights provides you with deep theoretical and practical knowledge of these two related fields. You’ll examine some of the most critical issues related to race, gender, sexuality, immigration and more while also learning the skills needed to lead positive change for marginalized communities.
Social justice and human rights courses
Courses in this program approach human rights and justice topics, including political, social and cultural perspectives. Most classes culminate with a paper that showcases the area-specific knowledge you developed in that course. The program culminates with a capstone course in which you’ll showcase the skills you’ve developed throughout the program and prepare for future employment.
JHR 100: Introduction to Social Justice and Human Rights (CIVI OR SB & G)
JHR 305: Theory and Practice of Social Justice and Human Rights (CIVI OR SB & G)
What you can do with a social justice and human rights degree
This program prepares you for a career advocating for social justice and protecting human rights. Upon graduation, you can pursue jobs at nonprofits and inter-governmental organizations, such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, United Nations, domestic violence shelters and various social justice organizations. You’ll also be qualified to apply for positions within government agencies, advocacy organizations, aid groups and more. Many graduates also go on to law school and pursue careers as public interest attorneys. Additional potential careers include, but aren’t limited to:
Social and Human Service Assistants
Growth: 8.6%
Salary: $38,520
Health Education Specialists
Growth: 7.2%
Salary: $59,990
Community Health Workers
Growth: 14.1%
Salary: $46,190
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
Growth: 6.5%
Salary: $47,290
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Growth: 2.2%
Salary: $49,230
Mental Health Counselors
Growth: 18.4%
Salary: $49,710
Political Scientists
Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $128,020
Legislators
Growth: 3.4%
Salary: $48,090
Social and Community Service Managers
Growth: 9.1%
Salary: $74,240
Sociologists
Growth: 4.5%
Salary: $98,590