Bachelor of Arts - Social Justice and the Arts

PSU’s Social Justice & the Arts Bachelor’s degree taps into Portland’s rich culture of creativity, artists, and activists, and invites students to explore the powerful connection between artistic expression and civic engagement.

In this first-of-its-kind program, students develop their creativity and discover their potential to effect social change in local and global communities. The core curriculum integrates courses in music, theater, film, architecture, art history, and art and design. As students learn about art theory and apply it to their creative practice, they are also immersed in themes like civic engagement, activism, advocacy, and social change.