What is the Poverty & Social Justice Minor?

The mission of the Poverty and Social Justice program at Elon is to educate students about the multiple causes and structural nature of poverty so that they might work more effectively toward its end. Through coursework and an internship, students from any major can learn about how citizens can understand, encounter, and advocate for the poor, both in the U.S. and globally.

The program includes introductory and capstone courses, as well as 3 courses chosen from a list of courses offered in Elon College and the professional schools. PSJ minors will all complete an internship during the fall, spring, and summer sessions at an affiliated partner organization.

Want to be a PSJ minor? Fill out this online application and e-mail Associate Professor Vanessa Drew-Branch about your interest.

To request a course substitution for a PSJ elective complete the form; Poverty Studies Minor Course Substitution  (opens in new window)

For Faculty: Do you have a course that you would believe will fulfill the PSJ minor elective requirements? Complete the form; Course for Inclusion in the PSJ minor (opens in new window)