The diversity studies certificate is interdisciplinary, focused on complementing and enhancing students’ course of study and career readiness. Students complete coursework across the three organizing categories – at least one course per category and from different disciplines – and an experiential learning component that reflects the intersection of all three categories. Students must limit selection to one course from their major. Students who wish to pursue the certificate should contact the Gender and Women’s Studies coordinator.
The certificate will consist of one course from each of the following categories and from different disciplines:
One Social Class/Economic Inequality course from the following:
- EC 321 Economics of Inequality
- EC 344 Developmental Economics
- EC 372 Environmental Economics
- GB 231 Puerto Rican Culture & History
- HI 306 The Gilded Age and Progressive Era
- HI 3431 Social Movements in U.S. History
- HR 253 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- PO 180 Comparative Politics
- PO 383 Third World Politics
- PO 388 International Political Economy
- SO 101 Introduction to Sociology
- SO 206 Social Stratification
One Gender/Sexuality Course from the following:
- GW 101 Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies
- GW 102 Introduction to Gender and Men's Studies
- GW 110 Gender and Social Justice
- RE 181 God's, Monsters, and Sex in East Asia
- HI 231 Women in U.S. History
- HI 234 Sex, Science, and the Female Body
- PO 383 Third World Politics
- SO 207 Gender and Sexuality
- SO 326 Modern Love
One Race/Ethnicity Course from the following:
- CO 226 Intercultural Communication
- ED 203 Multicultural Issues and Social Justice in Education
- ED 172 Multicultural Literature of the Americas\
- EN 356 Native American Literature
- EN 373 African-American Literature
- GB 101 Introduction to Global Studies
- GB 131 Introduction to Caribbean Studies
- GB 230 The Caribbean and the African Diaspora
- GB 270 Serving 21st Century Populations within the Health Professions
- HI 211 The African American Experience I
- HI 212 The African American Experience II
- HI 313 Rethinking American Enslavement
- HI 341 Social Movements in U.S. History
- SO 202 Race and Ethnicity
Internship or Research Experience (2-4 credit hours)
An internship or research experience (2-4 credits) that allows students to gain experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion with the academic component having students apply relevant texts, topics, and theories to their practical work. For example, the Impact Internship Program, offered through the Center for Engagement, Inclusion, and Belonging Office, offers flexible credit hours and fulfills this requirement. Projects should be approved by the GWS committee.
