This interdisciplinary program offers a focus on diversity and addresses relationships between majority and minority groups throughout multiple societies around the globe. Class, social structures, cultural differences and related topics will be explored, along with ways to promote understanding and acceptance among those who differ in race, religion, culture, ethnicity, or other characteristics. Humanities, public administration, psychology and other courses are available to students who obtain the certificate. Graduates will gain a heightened understanding of the diversity among various people from differing countries, cultures, religions, genders and/or ethnicities, thus enhancing their approach to those who differ in various aspects of humanity. This program will serve such completers in multiple work settings, regardless of career selection.
Program Highlights
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UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS 1000+
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FULL-TIME FACULTY 23
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PH.D STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED 12
Careers
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Requirements
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Students must take SOC 320Ìý
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Six additional hours form the following list of courses.Ìý Ìý
- ÌýAfricana Intellectual Thought and Economic Development
- ÌýAfrican American Political and Social Thought
- ÌýHuman Cultures Around the World
- ÌýIntercultural Communication
- ÌýBlacks, Crime and Justice
- ÌýDiversity in Criminal Justice Organizations
- ÌýCommunication Across Cultures
- ÌýInterprofessionalÌýStudy Abroad on Global Health
- ÌýEthnic Minorities
- Cities of the World
- History of Modern Africa
- ÌýDiversity Issues in Human Services
- ÌýStudies in Professional Nursing
- ÌýLeadership and Cultural Competence
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- ´Ç°ù ÌýChinese Religion and Philosophy
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- ÌýRace, Culture and Public Policy
- ÌýCross-Cultural Psychology
- ÌýSociology of Minority Families
- Sexualities in Society
- ÌýThe Sociology of Minority Groups
- ÌýCommunicative Competence: Writing and Reading
- Human Rights and World Literature and Cultures
- Global Cultural Studies
- ÌýDimensions of Diversity: Intersectionality Among Women
- ÌýQueer Studies
- ÌýWomen and Technology Worldwide
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Transfer
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Cost
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