Through the certificate program in economic justice, students gain knowledge of economic justice that promotes the growth of sustainable local, national, and global communities. They complete coursework in the theories and philosophies of economic justice and economic justice praxis to prepare them for transdisciplinary exploration into areas of personal interest.

Completion of the coursework in this certificate prepares students to support and create change by analyzing and developing policies to build local skills; developing the capacity to design, control, manage and evaluate initiatives that can economically revitalize communities; increasing research abilities; and laying the groundwork for new approaches to economic justice.