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The University of Winnipeg

Certificate in Human Rights

We're building and supporting the next generation of human rights advocates and leaders through the introduction of the Certificate in Human Rights. Our graduates can go on to work in public policy and other government roles, community service, non-governmental organizations, museums, education, and other sectors.

Beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, The University of Winnipeg will introduce a Certificate in Human Rights. To achieve the certificate, students will be required to complete 30 hours of coursework across the Human Rights discipline and built from existing courses offered at UWinnipeg.

As a stand-alone credential, this certificate can be completed by full- and part-time students, and has been designed to provide an accessible and inclusive pathway for those desiring to earn the qualification. It can aid those desiring to work in the fields of public policy and other government roles, including but not limited to community development, settlement services, and advocacy.

The certificate can be earned without the completion of a full degree. However, students graduating with this certificate will have a strong foundation in the discipline, a tangible and recognizable credential, and the ability to ladder their certificate into a three- or four-year BA degree.

Required courses (18 credit hours):

  • HR-1100 Introduction to Human Rights: Ideas and Practices (3)*
  • HR-1200 Introduction to Global Citizenship (3)*
  • HR-2100 International Human Rights Law in Context (3)
  • HR-2200/HIST-2512 History of Human Rights in Canada (3)
  • HR-2540 Global Human Rights Advocacy (3)
  • RHET-1105 Academic Writing (3)

Note: Students may take HR-1300 Introduction to Human Rights and Global Citizenship (6), which would satisfy the requirement for both HR-1100 and HR-1200. This is a 6 credit course offered over one term.

None of the required courses have prerequisites.

Indigenous Course Requirement

Students must take 3 credit hours from the following list of courses:

  • IS-1017 Introduction to Indigenous Politics and Governance (3)
  • IS-2240 Indigenous Justice Issues (3)

Electives

  • Students must also take 9 credit hours of Human Rights Electives (any other HR course open to non-majors).

Note: Current UWinnipeg students who have completed or will complete above requirements prior to Convocation may be eligible to receive the certificate.

 

For more information, contact the Human Rights Program Director.