Program Outcomes

In the DESJ program, you will work towards the following learning outcomes:

• Examine how social constructs such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, ability, and religion intersect and shape social systems as well as individual views and experiences.
• Analyze how power and privilege structure social, economic, political, and environmental relationships that are maintained and reproduced by institutions.
• Investigate theories and strategies that advance equity and social justice and evaluate their practical applications.
• Practice civic engagement by applying knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity, and social justice through a capstone project.