Democracy and Justice Studies Major
Area of Emphasis
Students must complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis:
- American Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Legal Studies
- U.S. and the World
- Women's and Gender Studies
American Studies
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 24-26 | |
| Introduction to Democracy and Justice Studies | ||
| American History to 1865 | ||
| History of the United States from 1865 to the Present | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 1 | ||
Choose two of the following courses: | ||
| Varieties of World Culture | ||
| Mentoring for Equity and Inclusion | ||
| Freedom and Social Control | ||
| American Law in Historical Perspective | ||
| Macro Economic Analysis | ||
| Micro Economic Analysis | ||
| Contemporary Ethical Issues | ||
| Logic and Reasoning | ||
| Is Morality for Sale? | ||
| Global Politics and Society | ||
| American Government and Politics | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | ||
| Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies | ||
Choose one of the following Skill Subjects (6 credits minimum): 2 | ||
Subject A - Social Research (7 credits) | ||
| Social Science Statistics | ||
or MATH 260 | Introductory Statistics | |
| Foundations for Social Research | ||
Subject B - Foreign Language (two semesters) 3 | ||
Subject C - Communication (6 credits) | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
| Communication Problems and Research Methods | ||
Subject D - Historical Research (6 credits) | ||
| Introduction to Digital and Public Humanities | ||
| The Craft of History | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 24 | |
| Historical Perspectives on American Democracy | ||
| Power and Change in America | ||
| Topics in Democracy and Justice | ||
| Social and Political Criticism | ||
| Senior Seminar in Democracy and Justice Studies | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
Elective Courses (choose 6 credits): | ||
| Modern American Culture | ||
| Criminal Justice Process | ||
| Constitutional Law | ||
| Law and Society | ||
| Gender and the Law | ||
| Mentoring for Equity and Inclusion | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Travel Course | ||
| First Nations Justice and Tribal Governments | ||
| Problems in American Thought | ||
| The U.S. and the World | ||
| U.S. Labor and the Working Class: Past and Present | ||
| History of Sexuality in the U.S. | ||
| U.S. Women's History | ||
| America in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Community Politics | ||
| Political Behavior | ||
| Political Theory | ||
| Foreign and Defense Policies | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Social Theory | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Asian American Communities in the United States | ||
| Latino Communities in the United States | ||
| Feminist Theory | ||
| Total Credits | 48-50 | |
| 1 | Satisfied for students with an ACT English score of 32 or higher |
| 2 | This skills requirement may be fulfilled with 6 credits of alternative courses selected in consultation with your faculty adviser. |
| 3 | Please review with your faculty adviser about language requirement. Courses in French, German, Oneida, and Spanish are available at UW-Green Bay. |
Criminal Justice
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 24-26 | |
| Introduction to Democracy and Justice Studies | ||
| Freedom and Social Control | ||
| American Government and Politics | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 1 | ||
Choose two of the following courses: | ||
| Varieties of World Culture | ||
| Mentoring for Equity and Inclusion | ||
| American Law in Historical Perspective | ||
| Macro Economic Analysis | ||
| Micro Economic Analysis | ||
| American History to 1865 | ||
| History of the United States from 1865 to the Present | ||
| Contemporary Ethical Issues | ||
| Is Morality for Sale? | ||
| Global Politics and Society | ||
| Introduction to Public Administration | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | ||
| Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies | ||
Choose one of the following Skill Subjects (6 credits minimum): 2 | ||
Subject A - Social Research (7 credits): | ||
| Foundations for Social Research | ||
| Social Science Statistics | ||
or MATH 260 | Introductory Statistics | |
Subject B - Foreign Language (two semesters): 3 | ||
Subject C - Communication (6 credits): | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
| Communication Problems and Research Methods | ||
Subject D - Historical Research (6 credits): | ||
| Introduction to Digital and Public Humanities | ||
| The Craft of History | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 24 | |
| Criminal Justice Process | ||
| Historical Perspectives on American Democracy | ||
| Topics in Democracy and Justice | ||
| Senior Seminar in Democracy and Justice Studies | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Criminology | ||
Choose 6 credits of the following elective courses: | ||
| Constitutional Law | ||
| Law and Society | ||
| Gender and the Law | ||
| Power and Change in America | ||
| Mentoring for Equity and Inclusion | ||
| Social and Political Criticism | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Travel Course | ||
| First Nations Justice and Tribal Governments | ||
| Topics in African American History When covering crime and punishment (see DJS advisor) | ||
| The U.S. and the World | ||
| U.S. Labor and the Working Class: Past and Present | ||
| History of Sexuality in the U.S. | ||
| U.S. Women's History | ||
| America in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Topics in Early Modern European History When covering crime and punishment (see DJS advisor) | ||
| Philosophy, Politics and Law | ||
| Community Politics | ||
| Political Theory | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Social Theory | ||
| Street Gangs in America | ||
| Feminist Theory | ||
| Total Credits | 48-50 | |
| 1 | Satisfied for students with an ACT English score of 32 or higher |
| 2 | Please consult with your faculty adviser about selection of 6 credits to fulfill this skills requirement |
| 3 | Please review with your faculty adviser about language requirement. Courses in French, German, Oneida, and Spanish are available at UW-Green Bay. |
Legal Studies
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 24-26 | |
| Introduction to Democracy and Justice Studies | ||
| American Law in Historical Perspective | ||
| American Government and Politics | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 1 | ||
Choose two of the following courses: | ||
| Varieties of World Culture | ||
| Mentoring for Equity and Inclusion | ||
| Freedom and Social Control | ||
| Macro Economic Analysis | ||
| Micro Economic Analysis | ||
| American History to 1865 | ||
| History of the United States from 1865 to the Present | ||
| Contemporary Ethical Issues | ||
| Logic and Reasoning | ||
| Is Morality for Sale? | ||
| Global Politics and Society | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | ||
| Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies | ||
Choose one of the following Skill Subjects (6 credits minimum): 2 | ||
Subject A - Social Research (7 credits): | ||
| Social Science Statistics | ||
or MATH 260 | Introductory Statistics | |
| Foundations for Social Research | ||
Subject B - Foreign Language (two semesters): 3 | ||
Subject C - Communication (6 credits) | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
| Communication Problems and Research Methods | ||
Subject D - Historical Research (6 Credits): | ||
| Introduction to Digital and Public Humanities | ||
| The Craft of History | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 24 | |
| Constitutional Law | ||
| Law and Society | ||
| Historical Perspectives on American Democracy | ||
| Topics in Democracy and Justice | ||
| Senior Seminar in Democracy and Justice Studies | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
Choose 6 credits of the following elective courses: | ||
| Criminal Justice Process | ||
| Gender and the Law | ||
| Power and Change in America | ||
| Mentoring for Equity and Inclusion | ||
| Social and Political Criticism | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Travel Course | ||
| First Nations Justice and Tribal Governments | ||
| The U.S. and the World | ||
| History of Modern Africa | ||
| U.S. Labor and the Working Class: Past and Present | ||
| History of Sexuality in the U.S. | ||
| U.S. Women's History | ||
| America in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Philosophy, Politics and Law | ||
| Community Politics | ||
| Political Behavior | ||
| Political Theory | ||
| Foreign and Defense Policies | ||
| Environmental Law | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Social Theory | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Asian American Communities in the United States | ||
| Latino Communities in the United States | ||
| Feminist Theory | ||
| Total Credits | 48-50 | |
| 1 | Satisfied for students with an ACT English score of 32 or higher |
| 2 | Please consult with your faculty adviser about selection of 6 credits to fulfill this skills requirement. |
| 3 | Please review with your faculty adviser about language requirement. Courses in French, German, Oneida, and Spanish are available at UW-Green Bay. |
U.S. and the World
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 24-26 | |
| Introduction to Democracy and Justice Studies | ||
| Global Politics and Society | ||
| American Government and Politics | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 1 | ||
Choose two of the following courses: | ||
| Varieties of World Culture | ||
| Mentoring for Equity and Inclusion | ||
| Freedom and Social Control | ||
| Macro Economic Analysis | ||
| Micro Economic Analysis | ||
| American History to 1865 | ||
| History of the United States from 1865 to the Present | ||
| Is Morality for Sale? | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | ||
| Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies | ||
Choose one of the following Skill Subjects (6 credits minimum): 2 | ||
Subject A - Social Research (7 credits): | ||
| Social Science Statistics | ||
or MATH 260 | Introductory Statistics | |
| Foundations for Social Research | ||
Subject B - Foreign Language (two semesters): 3 | ||
Subject C - Communication (6 credits) | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
| Communication Problems and Research Methods | ||
Subject D - Historical Research (6 credits) | ||
| Introduction to Digital and Public Humanities | ||
| The Craft of History | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 24 | |
| Historical Perspectives on American Democracy | ||
| Topics in Democracy and Justice | ||
| Senior Seminar in Democracy and Justice Studies | ||
| The U.S. and the World | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Foreign and Defense Policies | ||
Elective Courses (choose 6 credits): | ||
| Criminal Justice Process | ||
| Constitutional Law | ||
| Law and Society | ||
| Gender and the Law | ||
| Power and Change in America | ||
| Mentoring for Equity and Inclusion | ||
| Social and Political Criticism | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Travel Course | ||
| History of Modern Africa | ||
| U.S. Labor and the Working Class: Past and Present | ||
| History of Sexuality in the U.S. | ||
| U.S. Women's History | ||
| America in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Political Behavior | ||
| Political Theory | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Social Theory | ||
| Asian American Communities in the United States | ||
| Latino Communities in the United States | ||
| Feminist Theory | ||
| Total Credits | 48-50 | |
| 1 | Satisfied for students with an ACT English score of 32 or higher |
| 2 | Please consult with your faculty adviser about selection of 6 credits to fulfill this skills requirement. |
| 3 | Please review with your faculty adviser about language requirement. Courses in French, German, Oneida, and Spanish are available at UW-Green Bay. |
Women's and Gender Studies
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 24-26 | |
| Introduction to Democracy and Justice Studies | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 1 | ||
| Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies | ||
Choose one of the following options: | ||
| American History to 1865 | ||
| History of the United States from 1865 to the Present | ||
| American Government and Politics | ||
Choose two of the following courses: | ||
Student can choose HISTORY 205 or 206 or POL SCI 101 in this category if not used for requirement above | ||
| Varieties of World Culture | ||
| Mentoring for Equity and Inclusion | ||
| Freedom and Social Control | ||
| American Law in Historical Perspective | ||
| Macro Economic Analysis | ||
| Micro Economic Analysis | ||
| Global Politics and Society | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | ||
Choose one of the following Skill Subjects (6 credits minimum): 2 | ||
Subject A - Social Research (7 credits) | ||
| Social Science Statistics | ||
or MATH 260 | Introductory Statistics | |
| Foundations for Social Research | ||
Subject B - Foreign Language (two semesters) 3 | ||
Subject C - Communication (6 credits) | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
| Communication Problems and Research Methods | ||
Subject D - Historical Research (6 credits) | ||
| Introduction to Digital and Public Humanities | ||
| The Craft of History | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 24 | |
| Gender and the Law | ||
| Historical Perspectives on American Democracy | ||
| Topics in Democracy and Justice | ||
| Senior Seminar in Democracy and Justice Studies | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Feminist Theory | ||
Elective Courses (choose 6 credits): | ||
| Modern American Culture | ||
| Women, Art and Image | ||
| Criminal Justice Process | ||
| Constitutional Law | ||
| Law and Society | ||
| Power and Change in America | ||
| Mentoring for Equity and Inclusion | ||
| Social and Political Criticism | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Travel Course | ||
| Women and Gender in First Nations Communities | ||
| First Nations Justice and Tribal Governments | ||
| The U.S. and the World | ||
| U.S. Labor and the Working Class: Past and Present | ||
| History of Sexuality in the U.S. | ||
| U.S. Women's History | ||
| America in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Community Politics | ||
| Political Theory | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Asian American Communities in the United States | ||
| Latino Communities in the United States | ||
| Topics in Women's Studies | ||
| Total Credits | 48-50 | |
| 1 | Satisfied for students with an ACT English score of 32 or higher |
| 2 | Please consult with your faculty adviser about selection of 6 credits to fulfill this skills requirement. |
| 3 | Please review with your faculty adviser about language requirement. Courses in French, German, Oneida, and Spanish are available at UW-Green Bay. |
