Community and Environmental Justice
DePaul’s commitment to social equity runs deep in our mission. Here we take a holistic, multi-faceted approach to justice that incorporates the communities and individuals most profoundly affected. Here are a few examples of programs that address systemic inequality:
Environmental Science (MS)
<p>Gain conservation skills and tools with an MS in Environmental Science and Studies. <a href="/academics/environmental-science-studies/Pages/faculty-staff.aspx">Our faculty</a> incorporate critical research on environmental justice for underrepresented groups in their work. Visit <a href="https://drxorlaocloo.godaddysites.com/">Dr. Xorla Ocloo’s lab</a>, where you can investigate how environmental and social factors affect food systems in majority Black communities in the United States and Africa, and how to achieve a more just agriculture.</p>
Community Psychology (MS) and Community Psychology (MA/PhD)
<p>Find solutions to a wide array of social issues, from educational failure to substance abuse and violence. <a href="/academics/psychology/graduate/community-psychology-ma-phd/Pages/community-faculty-videos.aspx">Our faculty</a> lead the field in cutting-edge research on community equity and justice. Learn about <a href="https://harclab.com/">Dr. Molly Brown’s Homelessness Advocacy, Research, and Collaboration (HARC) Lab</a>. Her team researches community interventions for homelessness, conducts training, program evaluation and consultation for partner organizations, and engages in grassroots advocacy for affordable housing.</p>
Psychological Science (MA/PhD)
<p>The Psychological Science program helps students develop scientific solutions to real-world problems. <a href="/academics/psychology/faculty-staff/faculty-by-program/Pages/psychological-science.aspx">Faculty</a> engage in a wide variety of innovative research in social, developmental, cognitive, and neuroscience areas, including studies that focus on community justice. For example, learn about <a href="https://blogs.depaul.edu/creyna/">Christine Reyna’s research</a> on political and social issues, such as racial discrimination, LGBTQA attitudes, immigration, poverty, health care, police violence, and White nationalism. </p>