Academic Certificate

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Advance diversity and equity in your community
A diverse group of people work together on a project

Contact and location

Credits & Duration

  • 16 credits
  • 2 quarters

Format

  • Online - synchronous

Start Term

  • Fall

Schedule

  • Varies by course - see catalog

What You'll Learn

This certificate will prepare you to develop an understanding of power and privilege across differences and implement strategies for building equitable, inclusive workplaces and communities. You will explore perspectives on systemic oppression in the U.S. and the ways that racism, heteropatriarchy, ableism and other forms of oppression shape intrapersonal, organizational and community-level dynamics.

Coursework in this certificate will help you identify the possibilities and challenges of developing change practices rooted in accountability, interdependence and systemic transformation. You will acquire diverse theories, tools and methods to address issues of justice and inclusion across a variety of organizations, institutions and communities.

Certificate Coursework 

Students should expect, in addition to the synchronous class time, around six hours of asynchronous work and additional assignments each week. This certificate consists of 16 undergraduate credits which must be taken in sequence.

Introduction to Social Identities and Systems Thinking - Fall Quarter, 8 credits
Developing, Implementing and Assessing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies - Winter Quarter, 8 credits

Learn more about courses in the Academic Catalog