Human Rights Studies
Broaden your perspective with a minor in Human Rights Studies. This interdisciplinary program explores global and local issues including social justice, environmental justice, public health, human rights leadership, and the histories of social change. Through hands-on learning and coursework across multiple disciplines, students develop the knowledge, critical thinking, and advocacy skills to promote equity and make a meaningful impact in their communities and around the world.
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Career Opportunities
Our students are equipped to thrive in today's fast-paced global economy through immersive, real-world experiences that prepare them for roles such as:
- Human Rights and Social Justice
- Nonprofit and Advocacy Organizations
- Public Policy and Government
- International Development
- Community and Social Services
- Public Health
- Humanitarian and Relief Organizations
- Law and Criminal Justice
- Education and Public Outreach
- Environmental Justice and Sustainability
- Research and Policy Analysis
- Graduate and Professional Studies
Degree Level
Minor
College
College of Humanities, Social Sciences & the Arts
