COURSE CURRICULUM

The Social Justice (SOCJ) graduate courses offer a broad and dynamic range of options that cover key areas of social justice theory, research, and activism. Courses like Social Justice 5011 and 5020 focus on special topics tailored to students’ and faculty interests, providing flexibility to explore emerging issues in social justice. Foundational courses such as Social Justice 5012 develop academic skills and knowledge synthesis in social justice as an academic-activist field, while Social Justice 5090 covers diverse research methods that challenge Eurocentric knowledge systems and emphasize Indigenous and marginalized perspectives. Several courses emphasize research-creation, including Social Justice 5013 and 5015, where students use digital media and arts-based methods to engage with social justice themes creatively and critically. Gender and sexuality are addressed in courses like Social Justice 5016 and 5017, which intersect with Gender and Women’s Studies, enriching the interdisciplinary approach. The program also includes topics on radical imagination and activism, Indigenous studies, law and society, vulnerable populations, and the Canadian North, reflecting its wide-ranging focus on social justice issues. Practicum and project courses such as Social Justice 5601, 5800, and 5821 allow students to apply their learning in real-world settings or produce substantial research and creative projects. Cross-listed courses with departments such as English, Sociology, Music, and Gerontology further broaden students’ perspectives and opportunities for interdisciplinary study. Overall, these graduate courses equip students with critical theoretical knowledge, diverse methodological skills, and practical experiences necessary for advancing social justice in various academic, community, and professional contexts.