MINOR
Social Justice & Equity
The Social Justice & Equity minor equips you to understand and address systemic inequities in communities and institutions. Through interdisciplinary coursework, you’ll examine power, policy, advocacy, and social change while developing practical tools to promote justice in your future profession.
Dig Deeper Into the program
Explore courses that analyze social systems, public policy, and community engagement while preparing you to lead meaningful change across diverse environments.
What is a minor?
- A minor is a focused set of courses that complements your major and helps you build additional skills aligned with your interests and career goals.
Program Format
- On campus and online
- Select classes available online to provide added flexibility for students
Credit Hours
- Total credits required: 18
Explore issues of equity, inclusion and social change while building skills to make a meaningful impact. The Social Justice & Equity minor helps you understand systems and advocate for positive change.
- Valuable complement to majors focused on people and communities
- Study of social justice, equity and systemic issues
- Interdisciplinary approach across social, cultural and political topics
- Focus on advocacy, inclusion and community impact
- Application of concepts to real-world challenges
- Enrollment in a degree program at College of Saint Mary
- Declaration of the minor through an advisor
- Good academic standing
- Completion of any necessary pre-requisites
- Applications open July 1 for the upcoming academic year. CSM follows a rolling admission process, reviewing applications as they are received. We encourage students to apply early for priority consideration for scholarships, housing, and financial aid.
Tuition & Aid
Investing in your education is a big decision, and you do not have to navigate it alone. Every admitted full-time undergraduate student is guaranteed a merit scholarship, and CSM offers additional aid and personalized guidance to make your degree attainable. Our team will walk you through your options so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Your Roadmap to Admission
From application to enrollment, we guide you through each step with clarity and personal support so you can focus on what matters most and take the next step toward your future.
Why Choose This Minor?
Make Your Degree More Impactful
Strengthen your primary major with practical equity frameworks that apply in business, healthcare, education, and beyond.
Understand Real-World Challenges
Examine current social issues through research, dialogue, and critical analysis.
Prepare for Leadership in Diverse Environments
Develop the confidence to navigate complex social conversations and organizational change.
Aligned with Mercy Values
Rooted in the Mercy tradition, this minor encourages action grounded in dignity, service, and justice.
Career Opportunities
This minor builds skills in equity, inclusion and systems thinking, supporting careers focused on social impact, policy and community engagement. Common careers include:
- Community program coordinator
- Policy or legislative support staff
- Nonprofit advocacy associate
- Public service or social impact roles
Accreditation
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. College of Saint Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
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