Justice Minor
The Justice Minor Requirements
Students are required to complete a total of 16 credit hours, including 20 hours of service learning.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI 240 | Justice | 3 |
| Justice Electives (choose any four of the following): | 12 | |
| Special Topics in American Literature | ||
| Sustainability and Supply Chains | ||
| Philosophy of Law | ||
| Faith, Reason, and Justice Catholic Social Thought | ||
| Philosophy of Human Rights | ||
| Gender and Philosophy | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| Human Rights and Globalization | ||
| Catholic Social Ethics: Theological Perspectives | ||
| Social Movements and Social Change | ||
| Immersion East Side Seminar | ||
| PHI 258 | Minor Service (Justice) | 0 |
| PHI 451B | Justice Thesis | 1 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Minors are an important part of the undergraduate curriculum. If students declare a minor by sophomore year, they can usually complete it in a timely manner. Students should work with their advisor to determine if it is possible that the minor can be completed by graduation.
To receive a minor, a student must complete at least 9 credit hours of coursework distinct from their major(s) and from other minors, and students must complete more than 50% of the coursework required for the minor at Canisius. Please note that “ancillary/supporting” courses required for a major may still count as distinct courses as long as the remaining coursework still meets the 30 credit-hours required for a major. For more information about minor policies, please see the Declaring Majors and Minors page in the catalog.
LEARNING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Student Learning Goal 1
Students will demonstrate analysis of and reflection upon concerns of justice.
Students will:
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Objective A: Show competence and expertise in some concerns of justice.
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Objective B: Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant theories of justice and the ability to critically analyze and reflect on these theories.
- Objective C: Understand and reflect on the experience of some concerns of justice.
Student Learning Goal 2
Students will be able to thoughtfully apply moral principles to cultivate their characters and to work towards realizing a more just world.
Students will:
- Objective A: Recognize and analyze some contemporary concerns where justice is at stake (such as environmental racism, or the abortion debate) and propose thoughtful solutions or approaches to these issues.
- Objective B: Engage on a personal level some contemporary concerns where justice is at stake.
