Graduate Certificate in Studies in Equity and Social Diversity Overview

The focus of this certificate is to (1) increase understanding of the meaning of social diversity and equity (DE) in the United States and (2) consider the application of this knowledge to real world situations such as workplace bias and fairness, teaching environments, youth sports and recreation activities; work with and for community nonprofit agencies, and more.

Through interdisciplinary coursework, the main objectives are to offer graduate students and working professionals the necessary tools to supplement their degrees and professional positions with a stronger understanding and historical background of core domains relevant to social differences and their meanings. These domains include but are not limited to intersectional identities of race, ethnicity, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, disabilities, religion, regional background, veteran status, citizenship status and nationality.

Select courses will be offered with multiple partners across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and School of Education. Coursework for this program is primarily face-to-face, but limited online course options are available.