HUM 295-02 - Special Topic: Social Justice Theory and Praxis: Children’s Mental Health Justice

2 credits (Spring)

This course will discuss four social injustices currently faced by American children as symptoms of the same problem: the misrepresentation of control & punishment as care. We will examine the issues and social movements around the school-to-prison nexus, the foster industrial complex, the childrens mental health crisis and legislative & policy attacks on trans youth. We will consider how these issues are part of a larger crisis of care. Students will learn philosophical concepts and theories grounding these social justice movements and apply them in the production of learning materials appropriate for a public audience, such as infographics, videos, podcast episodes and blog entries. Students will be required to attend at least one event outside of class hours.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
Note: Dates: January 22 to February 28. Half-semester deadlines apply.
Instructor: Nyden