BA in Interdisciplinary Studies: Law and Social Justice
The Law and Social Justice interdisciplinary major combines History and Philosophy to prepare students for professions that engage directly with civic democracy. By emphasizing the skills of critical thinking, expository writing, and research methods, this major will provide a solid foundation for graduate training or professional careers in law, public policy, social work, community and labor organizing, and politics.
Required Courses
| PHIL 241 | Logic |
| PHIL 314 | Ethical Theory |
| PHIL 315 | Business Ethics |
| PHIL 320 | Social and Political Philosophy |
| PHIL 369 | Philosophy and Social Responsibility |
| PHIL 490 | Capstone |
| HIST 201 | Natural Rights, Civil Rights, and Human Rights |
| HIST 365 | America in the 1960s |
| HIST 375 | Internship |
| HIST 390 | Introduction to Political Science |
| HIST 450 | History of New York City |
Choose one of the following
| HIST 320 | African American History, 1600-1865 |
| HIST 321 | African American History, 1865-2012 |
| HIST 455 | Women in American History |
Contact
718.405.3305
lawsocialjustice@umsv.edu
Founders Hall 353