Social Activism, Minor

The social activism minor appeals to students interested in exploring a variety of perspectives and practical approaches to social activism. The minor allows students to explore social movements, public advocacy, and citizenship in a wide array of situations. These opportunities arise from the wealth of advocacy organizations in Boston, the access Northeastern students have to co-op experiences nationally and internationally, and Northeastern’s service-learning program. Completing course work in a variety of departments provides an interdisciplinary perspective and allows students to apply different skill sets and knowledge bases for careers as lawyers, nonprofit activists, community organizers, lobbyists, and volunteers.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.

Students must complete a minimum of three courses exclusive to this minor beyond the courses required for the student’s declared major(s) and additional minor(s).

Introductory Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Note: Only one course may be taken from each department/program.
Complete two of the following:		8
Communication Studies
COMM 1412	Social Movement Communication
Political Science
POLS 1150	American Government
Sociology
SOCL 1246	Environment and Society
Theatre
THTR 1215	Activism and Performance

Intermediate/Advanced Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete the following:		12
Law and Public Policy
LPSC 2301	Introduction to Law, Policy, and Society
Political Science
POLS 2395	Environmental Politics and Policy
Sociology
SOCL 3468	Social Movements

Service-Learning

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
HUSV 1101	Social Change and Human Services	4

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor