Apr 10, 2026  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog

Social Justice, A.A. with Emphasis

Location(s): On-Campus


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The AA with Emphasis in Social Justice prepares students to articulate conceptions of social justice across multiple perspectives, understand forms of oppression, and develop
skills and knowledge to become effective social change agents. The A A with Emphasis prepares students for transfer to a four-year degree to pursue a wide variety of majors, such as
anthropology, communication studies, gender and women’s studies, ethnic studies, social justice, public policy, political science, sociology, criminal justice, and pre-law. 

Transfer Agreements

Metropolitan State University
Social Science - BA

Hamline University
Social Justice - BA

 

General Electives: 18 Credits


Electives may be courses numbered 1000 level or higher from any discipline. Additional Social Justice Breadth Courses for the emphasis are recommended. Examples of non-MnTC courses that may be taken include the following disciplines: ACCT, BUS, CJS, CS, CRDV, EDU, EMS, ENGR, HLTH, HSER, ITC, PA and PE.

Health/Physical Education: 2 Credits


For a list of the requirements and courses, go to: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) 

  • Health 1 Credits
  • Physical Education 1 Credits

General Education Requirements: 24-25 Credits


The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) requires a minimum of 40 credits, some of which will be satisfied by the required Social Justice curriculum. You must complete the MnTC courses that are specifically designated below. You may choose the other courses from each goal area from the list located at: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)  

To streamline your degree, you are encouraged to choose MnTC Goal 1-6 courses that also meet MnTC Goal areas 7-10.

Total Credits: 60


Full-Time Recommended Course Of Study


Note: Not all courses will be available every semester. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area course choices, please visit: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) 

Semester 1: 14-15 Credits


Semester 2: 15-16 Credits


Semester 3: 15 Credits


Semester 4: 14-16 Credits


Total Credits: 60


1 Electives may be 1000 level courses from any discipline, including additional MnTC Courses. Examples of non-MnTC courses that may be taken include the following disciplines: ACCT, BUS, CJS, CS, CRDV, EDU, EMS, ENG, HLTH, HSER, ITC, PA and PE.

Part-Time Recommended Course Of Study


Note: Not all courses will be available every semester. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area course choices, please visit: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) 

Semester 1: 8-9 Credits


Semester 2: 9 Credits


Semester 3: 9-10 Credits


Semester 4: 9 Credits


Semester 5: 10 Credits


Semester 6: 9 Credits


Semester 7: 4-6 Credits


  • General electives 4-6 Credits 1

Total Credits: 60


1 Electives may be 1000 level courses from any discipline, including additional MnTC Courses. Examples of non-MnTC courses that may be taken include the following disciplines: ACCT, BUS, CJS, CS, CRDV, EDU, EMS, ENG, HLTH, HSER, ITC, PA and PE.

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