Major
Required Courses
Students must complete the four required courses listed below.
| CTSJ 100 | Introduction to Critical Theory | 4 units |
| CTSJ 390 | CTSJ Junior Seminar: Interventions | 4 units |
| CTSJ 398 | Social Justice Practicum | 4 units |
| CTSJ 490 | Senior Seminar in Critical Theory - Social Justice | 4 units |
The Junior Seminar will be offered during the spring semester. Students planning to travel abroad during their junior year should do so in the fall semester and may seek approval of the department chair to have one study abroad class count as a CTSJ elective. All requests must include the following: the course syllabus, all assignments completed for the particular class, and the proper completed form from either IPO or the Registrar's Office.
Additional Electives
Students must complete seven additional courses in CTSJ.
Honors in the Major
Students majoring in CTSJ must be nominated during their senior year by a CTSJ faculty member to be considered for Honors. Nominations will be reviewed by the CTSJ department faculty based on: a major GPA of 3.70 or higher, a “Pass with Distinction” comprehensive project, an “A” grade in CTSJ 398, and significant contributions to the life of the department and in activism in the community.
Minor
The minor in Critical Theory & Social Justice requires five courses (20 units) taught in the CTSJ Department: Introduction to Critical Theory (CTSJ 100) and four additional electives.