Peace, Justice and Human Rights

Peace, Justice and Human Rights at 麻豆女郎 is about understanding and addressing the challenges of conflict, inequality and human rights in our world. You鈥檒l explore how societies work toward peace, how justice is pursued, and how human rights are protected and sometimes threatened. This area of study gives you the tools to analyze real-world issues and prepares you to make a difference in fields like law, international relations, social work and education.

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About Peace, Justice and Human Rights at 麻豆女郎

At Florida Atlantic, the PJHR minor and certificate are designed for flexibility and impact. You can tailor your coursework to match your interests and career goals, choosing from a wide range of classes across disciplines. The program draws on the expertise of faculty from many departments, connecting you with diverse perspectives and real-world applications. Whether you鈥檙e planning for law school, graduate study or a career in public service, you鈥檒l find a supportive environment that encourages you to lead, create and build a more just world

Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic

Undergraduate

  • Minor in Peace, Justice and Human Rights (for degree-seeking students)
  • Certificate in Peace, Justice and Human Rights (for non-degree-seeking students)

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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes

1. Develop a broad understanding of peace, justice and human rights concepts.
2. Gain interdisciplinary knowledge by taking courses across multiple departments.
3. Build skills in critical thinking, analysis and ethical reasoning.
4. Prepare for careers or further study in law, public service, education or international relations.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of key issues in peace, justice and human rights.
2. Apply interdisciplinary approaches to analyze complex social problems.
3. Communicate effectively about topics related to justice and human rights.
4. Engage in informed, ethical decision-making in academic and professional settings.

FAQs

A student pursuing any major (degree seeking) can elect the certificate. A non-degree student can also choose the certificate.

To select the Certificate, students must print the major/minor change form (this can be found on the PJHR web page) and add the PJHR Certificate under 鈥渁dd 1st minor鈥� and have the Executive Director sign. Then, the student is responsible for providing the form directly to the Registrar Office.

Please see our curriculum on the web page.

This is determined on a case-by-case basis by the Executive Director.

No.

Registration for Certificate courses is exactly the same as all other courses at 麻豆女郎.

College student advisors check with us to determine if you have met the requirements for awarding the Certificate.

Yes, it will be listed as a minor in PJHR per the reporting of the Registrar Office.

For information about the course content and grading, please see the faculty member of record.

Please speak directly to the Registrar Office and Financial Aid.

No. Please see our web page.

It provides a good grounding for those interested in law school, law enforcement, pursuing graduate school, education and careers in government.

No. The Certificate is run by PJHR in the College of Arts and Letters. Pre-existing courses are drawn from various disciplines. PJHR does not have its own faculty but works with faculty drawn from various disciplines and departments.

No.
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