About Political Economy, Global Studies, and Environmental Justice
You will study the role of power in determining how the economy and society work, for whom they work, and with what ecological consequences. Social movements for change are a primary focus.
Get a close look at the systems that create societal disparities like income inequality and structural racism. Work directly with incarcerated students. Study the theories, histories, and practices of social movements for change.
Discover how our political and economic systems came to function the way they do now. Develop a historically-grounded understanding of practices and ideologies from liberalism to populism, from neoliberalism to fascism, and from anarchism to socialism. Explore the rise and spread of capitalism and its relationship to the environment.