Justice Studies, Minor


Learn how to create meaningful change by becoming an advocate for social, economic and political justice on a global level. You'll gain a broad understanding of the world's justice systems, complementing and empowering a variety of majors.

Program Description

If you are interested in developing an understanding of the meaning of justice and injustice and in analyzing controversial issues, the minor program in justice studies is for you. In addition to the two required core courses, you are able to select electives that align with your specific interests.


At a Glance: program details

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  • Additional Program Fee: No
  • Second Language Requirement: No

Program Requirements

Enrollment Requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BA and BS in justice studies

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.


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Career Outlook

Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. Graduates with a minor in justice studies bring specialized knowledge and skills pertaining to social justice concerns to a variety of professional careers, including law, education, public service, and human welfare and social work.

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers


  • Growth: 3.1%
  • Median Salary*: 76210

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers


  • Growth: -2.8%
  • Median Salary*: 77970

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary


  • Growth: 2%
  • Median Salary*: 76590

Economists


  • Growth: 1.2%
  • Median Salary*: 124720

Lawyers


  • Growth: 4.1%
  • Median Salary*: 159670

Paralegals and Legal Assistants


  • Growth: 0.2%
  • Median Salary*: 62890

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists


  • Growth: 2.6%
  • Median Salary*: 66270

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers


  • Growth: 9.7%
  • Median Salary*: 60280
  Bright Outlook

Urban and Regional Planners


  • Growth: 3.4%
  • Median Salary*: 89320

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).


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ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information.

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