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MMPA Courses:
MMPA 6701 - Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice

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(5 credits)

Students in this course will engage in mastering the three separate but intertwined concepts of diversity, human rights, and social justice and the ways they reflect, inflect, and deflect public policy and the practical implementation of policy through public administration. Because these concepts pertain to a complex social system that affects the lived experiences of ordinary people, it is important that students not only learn theory but also understand the practical impacts of policy on society. The aim of the course is not to provide the “right” answers but rather to challenge students to raise the right questions. To achieve that goal, students will be exposed to different perspectives that have shaped public policy. Students will engage in self-exploration of social identity, critique significant historical court cases, and consider the impact of diversity, human rights, and social justice in implementing positive social change. The course, therefore, is designed to sharpen critical and innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.

 

Pre-requisites

  • MMPA 6116
  • MMPA 6200
*Students may take this as a non-degree course, which means they do not have to be enrolled in a program. Contact an enrollment specialist [1-866-492-5336 (U.S.);1-443-627-7222 (toll)] for more information or visit School of Lifelong Learning for more information.