Advocacy and Justice Studies B.S. *

Location(s): Online, Tahlequah, Broken Arrow

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OSRHE Program Code: 203
CIP Code: 440201

Major Code: 9730

Option Codes:

9731 - Environmental Advocacy
9732 - Human Rights Advocacy
9733 - Legal Advocacy

The Bachelor of Science in Advocacy and Justice Studies prepares students for a career in non-profit organizations, which exist to improve the quality of life of others and provide humanitarian or environmental aid. The degree program is interdisciplinary with coursework from the fields of criminal justice, sociology, women’s and gender studies, American Indian studies, geography, communication, social work, political science, and history. The degree provides foundational knowledge, theory, research methods, and practice related applications to the nonprofit sector.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of key issues, current scholarship, and context regarding topics of advocacy and justice studies.
Develop an ability to identify ways in which to respond to the needs of a local, state, national, or global community.
Develop an understanding of advocacy approaches and policies that are designed to foster community change.
Engage with non-profits as advocates in immersive learning experiences, such as service-learning projects and internships.

General Education Requirements

A minimum of 46 hours of academic work in general education is required during the freshman and sophomore years. For students transferring with the Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree from a public institution in Oklahoma, all general education requirements will be satisfied with respect to degree requirements. However, some majors may require other specific general education courses as program prerequisites or program requirements. Students should consult advisors and the program’s plan of study for further information. Students are required to complete general education requirements by the time they have completed 90 semester hours of college work. See General Education Requirements for more information.

Required Core Courses - 21 hours

Complete the following required courses.

Select one of the following options:

Environmental Advocacy - 15 hours (9731)

Select five courses listed below. (Courses from other options may not be applied.)

Human Rights Advocacy - 15 hours (9732)

Select five courses listed below. (Courses from other options may not be applied.)

Legal Advocacy - 15 hours (9733)

Select five courses listed below. (Courses from other options may not be applied.)

Major Total - 36 hours

Minor - 18 hours

A minor is required for the Advocacy and Justice Studies major.

Additional Degree Information - College of Liberal Arts

In addition to general education and program requirements stated above, additional hours may be needed to satisfy all minimum degree requirements listed below.

English Proficiency: Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of “C” or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours.
A minimum of 124 hours is required. PE activity is limited to four hours. Prior learning credit (CLEP, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc) is limited to 30 hours.
A minimum of 30 hours in residence (from NSU) is required for graduation. PE activity is limited to four hours. Hours in residence exclude zero-level courses and prior learning credit such as CLEP, Advanced Placement, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc.
A minimum of 40 hours of 3000/4000 level courses is required for graduation.
A minimum of 60 hours from a 4-year school is required for graduation excluding zero level and PE activity courses.
At least fifty percent of the major requirements must be upper division courses (3000 and 4000 level).
At least 18 hours or fifty percent of the major, whichever is greater, must be satisfactorily completed at NSU.
The minimum number of credit hours required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences varies based on the type of degree. B.A., B.F.A. degrees require at least 80 hours. B.S. degrees require at least 55 hours. B.A.Ed., B.G.S., B.M.E. and B.S.W. degrees require at least 40 hours. Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) courses are identified in catalog course descriptions.

For more information, see Bachelor’s Degree Requirements .