Justice and Democracy

Program Requirements

This emphasis seeks to bring together theoretical and practical questions at the intersection of justice and democracy. Students who pursue this emphasis will consider the nature of democracy; its philosophical justifications; democratic institutions and practices; the study of democratic behavior; and the relationship between law, democracy and justice. A central consideration of courses included in this emphasis is whether and under what circumstances democracy leads to justice for citizens who live under this regime.

The justice and democracy emphasis allows students to take courses in various sub-fields of political science, and to study the theme of justice and democracy across public law, American politics and political theory. American democracy – its history, development, institutions, behavior and traditions of political thought – serves as a primary but not exclusive case study.

The program of study will include courses under the following headings:

Exploring Democracy in America

  • American Political Thought
  • Political Behavior
  • American Institutions

Questions of Justice and Democracy in America

  • Public Law
  • Political Theory

Senior Seminar

If you have any questions about the justice and democracy emphasis, please email Dr. Andrea Radasanu at aradasanu@niu.edu.

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