Academic Programs
Affiliated Minors
Education, Schooling, and Society
The Interdisciplinary Minor in Education, Schooling, and Society (ESS) uses the tools and resources of a liberal arts perspective to reflect on, understand, and influence the role of education in society. ESS applies diverse disciplinary approaches to questions of central importance in education such as:
- What is the purpose of education?
- How does the history of the US educational system contribute to its present form and goals?
- Are educational opportunities equitable for all?
Learn more >http://www.nd.edu/~edss
Hesburgh Program
The Hesburgh Program in Public Service prepares Notre Dame students for a life of active and effective citizenship as well as for careers in public service. The interdisciplinary curriculum is designed to inform students about the dimensions of policymaking, public administration, and policy evaluation. It also develops skills in research, sensitivity to ethical issues, and appreciation for the character and limits of constitutional democracy.
Learn more >http://www.nd.edu/~hesprg/
Peace Studies
Peace Studies is the interdisciplinary examination of the conditions that make for peace. It investigates the obstacles to the realization of those conditions, drawing on theories and methods from diverse disciplines to focus on what makes for the development of a just and peaceful world order. The program in Peace Studies offers undergraduates a supplemental major. It offers graduate students a Master's degree.
Learn more > http://www.nd.edu/~krocinst/
Poverty Studies
The Minor in Poverty Studies contributes to Notre Dame's Mission by requiring its students to examine poverty, social injustice, and oppression from the perspectives of the social sciences, the humanities, and law. The structure of the minor allows students to synthesize intellectual learning and practical experiences. It features a gateway course that introduces students to the nature, causes, and consequences of poverty.
Learn more > http://www.nd.edu/~poverty/