Social Justice in the Information Professions, Advanced Certificate

Program Overview

The Advanced Certificate in Social Justice in the Information Professions equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to promote social justice, equity, and inclusion within the information professions. The program emphasizes ethical information use, social action, and systemic change, preparing graduates for careers in community service, health and human services, public education, and social work.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Advanced Certificate in Social Justice in the Information Professions is designed to address the needs of a collective well-being of people in an information society.
• It provides individuals with the skills, knowledge, and practical approaches necessary to promote social justice, equity, and inclusion within the information professions.
• The program emphasizes the ethical and responsible use of information, the promotion of social action and rights, and the engagement in systemic social change.

Outline:

• The certificate program covers theoretical and practical topics such as:
• Information access
• Social action and rights
• Community engagement
• Systemic social change
• Information literacy
• The curriculum explores these topics through the lens of an information professional.
• It also examines equity and inclusion practices within the information professions.
• The program encourages critical thinking and reflection on the role of social justice in information science and social work.

Careers:

• Graduates of the certificate program can pursue various career paths within the information professions, including:
• Community service and outreach
• Health and human services
• Public education
• Social work and diversity services