Quantitative Social Justice course added for fall 2024

Would you like to brush up your quantitative skills in the context of social justice topics you’re passionate about? Or would you like to learn more about social justice through the lens of your existing quantitative worldview? Either way, Quantitative Social Justice is the course for you!

The Math Department is pleased to announce that MTH/WMG 1035 Quantitative Social Justice (MTH)(QR)(DIV) has been added to the schedule for next fall. It will be taught from 1:35 to 2:40 p.m. MWF by Professor Haley Yaple, who designed the course. She is especially excited to lead this course while the presidential election brings politics, policies, and values into the spotlight.

Full course description:

How can we understand and describe issues relating to social justice using quantitative methods? This course provides foundational quantitative reasoning skills through study of issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We identify, measure, and analyze evidence of inequality and disparities of opportunities and outcomes, as well as phenomena and trends relevant to social justice.

Sponsoring Department, Office, or Organization:

Mathematics Department

For more information, contact:

Haley Yaple: hyaple@carthage.edu