Indianapolis,
IN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Social Justice Organizing in Indianapolis United States | Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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Indianapolis United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,121
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The Social Justice Organizing Certificate is an 18-credit program designed for degree-seeking students. This program equips future community leaders with both theoretical understanding and hands-on skills necessary to establish strong democratic systems and advance social and economic equity.
The curriculum blends academic coursework with real-world community engagement. Its foundational course, American Studies A341 (RISE - Experiential), involves students in service-learning collaborations with local community groups or labor unions.
Drawing from eight academic departments, this interdisciplinary certificate requires students to complete a minimum 150-hour internship, with the option to undertake an additional internship or capstone project with a community partner. Graduates of the Social Justice Organizing Certificate gain qualifications for careers in nonprofit leadership, public service, education, labor movements, legal fields, and other areas requiring cultural awareness and understanding of power structures. Certificate holders will be equipped to collaborate with diverse populations and empower marginalized communities to engage in democratic processes.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
High School Transcripts.
You must submit full and complete academic records from every secondary school and university/post-secondary institution you have attended. Your records should also include any coursework currently in progress.
We do not require SAT or ACT test scores for admission or merit scholarship consideration.
Students who are admitted with TOEFL iBT of 60-94 or IELTS of 5.5-6.5 will take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement test. Admitted students with Duolingo scores (min. accepted score - 90) will also be required to take the EAP placement test.
TOEFL iBT - 95
IELTS - 7.0
You must submit full and complete academic records from every secondary school and university/post-secondary institution you have attended. Your records should also include any coursework currently in progress.
We do not require SAT or ACT test scores for admission or merit scholarship consideration.
Students who are admitted with TOEFL iBT of 60-94 or IELTS of 5.5-6.5 will take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement test. Admitted students with Duolingo scores (min. accepted score - 90) will also be required to take the EAP placement test.
TOEFL iBT - 95
IELTS - 7.0
Tuition
USD
17,121