HR-100 Introduction to Human Rights and Social
LASC Categories: HBS, GP
Introduction to the history, politics, and theories of a variety of human rights issues and social justice approaches. Topics may include the Holocaust, slavery in the Americas, the Rwandan genocide, the anti-apartheid movement, LGBTQ+ persecution/oppression/rights movement, conversion therapy in the U.S., climate change/water safety, Native American genocide and persecution, immigration, or voter suppression.
Alternating and every year. 3 Credits
HR-250 Special Topics in Human Rights and Social Justice
Special topics in the study of human rights and/or social justice approaches at the introductory or intermediate level; especially appropriate for first and second-year students.
Other or on demand and other or on demand. 3 Credits
HR-350 Advanced Special Topics in Human Rights And Social Justice
Prerequisites: College Writing II or Honors Composition
Advanced special topics in Human Rights and Social Justice; course may be taught as an upper level seminar.
Other or on demand and other or on demand. 3 Credits
HR-400 Internship in Human Rights and Social Justice
Student internship based in an organization working on human rights issues or social justice solutions. A required course for completion of the Human Rights and Social Justice minor (may be substituted with a similar practicum course related to area of study).
Other or on demand and other or on demand. 2-6 Credits
HR-450 Senior Project on Human Rights and Social Justice
Prerequisites: HR-100 and 3 additional HR credits.
Advanced research or applied project demonstrating superior attention to human rights principles and scholarship and social justice practices.
Alternating and every 2-3 years. 4 Credits