(5 credits)
In this capstone course, students have the opportunity to discover new concepts and synthesize existing knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program, keeping in mind the end goal of future positive social change. They first focus their attention on the basic rights of all human beings and the rule of law in the international arena—topics of increasing global importance. Students also investigate real-world examples of human rights violations, both domestic and international, and they assess responses and resolutions to such violations. Finally, students develop a project or paper that integrates and applies the concepts of international justice, rule of law, and/or human rights in their area of concentration.