Civil & Human Rights
Offered at IU Indianapolis by Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
About
The Graduate Certificate in Civil and Human Rights helps IU McKinney students prepare to become leaders in the ongoing historic struggle to advance civil and human rights.
As part of their coursework, students pursuing the certificate directly participate in efforts to protect civil and human rights. Those students also conduct detailed study and analysis of existing law in this field, as well as policy proposals and campaigns to ensure enforcement of civil and human rights.
Students who pursue this certificate are guided by IU McKinney faculty with extensive civil and human rights experience who serve both as course instructors and as professional mentors during and after the students' years at IU McKinney. The certificate prepares students for a variety of careers in the field, ranging from global human rights advocacy to local roles as civil legal services attorneys and advocates in the criminal justice arena.
Note: Students wishing to pursue any certificate must submit an Intent Form by the end of the first week of their final semester. This is a non-negotiable deadline so that IU McKinney School of Law is in compliance with Indiana University policy. Students are encouraged to sign an Intent Form as soon as they find interest in a topic area; there is no penalty for not satisfying the requirements.