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Diversity and Equity Studies ,Certificate

Diversity and Equity Studies, Certificate

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Diversity and Equity Studies , Certificate

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Advocacy, Diversity, Public Policy, Social Justice, Social media, Transnational Labor, religion

When you possess the skills that enable you to work effectively with diverse colleagues, clients and leaders, you have a competitive edge in the increasingly transnational labor market.
Description ▲

This certificate program in diversity and equity studies develops students' intercultural competence through knowledge they gain related to the histories, practices and perspectives of diverse groups, both local and global.

Reflecting on this knowledge permits students to develop strategies to work with and through differences of gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, age, religion and class. Integrative social sciences perspectives enable bridge-building within and across differences to redress inequalities.

At a glance ▲

Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The certificate in diversity and equity studies consists of 15 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the certificate must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
SBS 301: Cultural Diversity (SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Up to three credit hours of experiential learning (484/499) may apply toward the electives requirement.
9 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 9
Selected elective courses must come from at least two of the following subjects: ASB, JHR, POS, SBS or SOC.
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements ▲

This certificate is open to students in any major. Students who wish to pursue this certificate should consult an academic advisor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences to ensure that the appropriate set of courses is taken.

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded prior to the award of an undergraduate degree. A student already holding an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Career opportunities▲

This certificate is valuable to those pursuing careers in:

  • business and management
  • community advocacy
  • government
  • human resources
  • law
  • media
  • medicine
  • public policy

Possible careers include:

  • counselor
  • crisis response counselor
  • diversity officer
  • nonprofit worker
  • social worker
  • youth counselor
Contact information▲
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3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
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What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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