- Combined minor offered by Holocaust and Genocide Studies, University Interdisciplinary Programs and Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Introduction
The minor in Human Rights is an interdisciplinary plan of study that provides students the opportunity to become familiar with theoretical, historical, and comparative perspectives on human rights. The flexibility of this course of study complements majors in any of the disciplines in the University.
Why Consider a Human Rights Minor?
The minor in Human Rights will contribute to the development of students as well-educated, active, and engaged citizens through a vibrant learning community. The minor works off and expands the core values of Western and supplements academic majors in all programs/departments of the university. Human rights education integrates exploration of the questions of human freedom at the core of traditional liberal arts education with a critical examination of the institutions designed to promote and protect human freedom in the past and the contemporary world.
Student Resources
Website: Ray Wolpow Institute
Contact information:
- Interim Director of the Ray Wolpow Institute for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Crimes Against Humanity: Dr. Babafemi Akinrinade, Fairhaven 337, 360-650-2893, akinrib@wwu.edu
- Administrative Assistant of the Ray Wolpow Institute for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Crimes Against Humanity: Hailey Rieman, Wilson Library 571, 360-650-6190, riemanh@wwu.edu
Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Career Services Center: Connect major to a career
Sample Careers: A minor in Human Rights will provide a background for graduate study in an appropriate discipline where scholarship can focus on human rights, or in careers which incorporate human rights advocacy, including journalism, filmmaking, the practice of law or medicine, teaching, policy analysis, or service in government or intergovernmental or nongovernmental entities.
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
There are no prerequisites for declaring the minor in Human Rights. Declaration of the minor is done through the Student Academic Declaration and Change Form. For minor advisement, contact Professor Babafemi Akinrinade (akinrib@wwu.edu) (360-650-2893).
Grade Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.
