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2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Philosophy, Social Justice Track, B.A.


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The interdisciplinary Social Justice track seeks to prepare students to direct their knowledge and skills toward the work of social change. Students will engage in the Catholic and Jesuit traditions of service to others, build a strong foundation of philosophical knowledge and moral deliberation, investigate the causes and consequences of contemporary social issues, and develop skills to be leaders advocating for the advancement of human dignity. 

Specified Philosophy Hours


Total 15 specified philosophy hours – 33 total (minimum) with Capstone

Service Component


60 minimum cumulative required service hours (over 4 years)

  • 25 hours of service must be related to the student’s chosen social issue and capstone project.
  • Additional hours may include service performed for service-learning courses & student organizations, and service tasks.

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25 required service hours and one or more service trips or projects

  • 25 hours of service must be related to the student’s chosen social issue and capstone project.  A service trip or project may count toward this requirement if the service is related to the student’s project with approval from Philosophy Department advisors.
  • 35 hours of service can be performed through one or more service trips and projects with approval from Philosophy Department advisors.

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