Social Justice Studies
In this program you’ll look at social justice from different perspectives. You’ll explore questions like:
- How is wealth distributed?
- What is privilege within a society?
- Are opportunities different depending on demographics?
Potential careers
What can you do with a social justice degree? Here are a few fields of work that relate to the program:
- human rights
- community development
- environmental protection
- intercultural communication
- conflict resolution
- global inequalities
Find a career that fits you
- Explore your career options at an appointment with a career educator.
- Attend career development workshops as you search for work
- Take part in the Career Clarity program to generate career ideas and plan your next steps.
Experience & connections
- Career Services offers programs, workshops and support during your time at UVic and beyond.
- With a work study position you can develop skills during your study term.
- Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community while you build skills.
Hands-on learning opportunities
These courses in the social justice studies program offer extensive hands-on learning.
Course-based
SJS 100 - Introduction to Theories of Social Justice
Uncover impacts of colonization and capitalism on an individual and structural level
SJS 200 - Introduction to the Practice of Social Justice
Engage with community activists
SOCW 350A - Social Work, Social Justice and the Law
Examine the legal issues disadvantaged or marginalized populations face
GNDR 341 - Indigenous Womxn's Autobiographies
(involves engagement with Indigenous communities)
Explore course content by engaging with Indigenous guest speakers
Field experience
CYC 350 - Applying Child and Youth Care Practice in Child Welfare Contexts
Practice interviewing skills for child protection work through video role play
GNDR 334 - Bodies out of Bounds
Go into the community to study racism in daily life
Field school
GMST 489 - I-witness Field School
(international experience)
Spend three weeks in Europe studying Holocaust memorialization
Practicum
SJS 400B - Practising Social Justice in the Field
Practice through placement with an organization, community group or service
Professional and technical skill development
ISP 430 - Facilitating Intercultural Relationships
Develop a range of interpersonal and organizational skills
Research project
SJS 400A - Seminar in Social Justice Studies
Do a conceptual project related to a topic of interest
These courses are not always offered as described.