Program Overview

Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (C)

This certificate program is intended for individuals who wish to enhance their knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational, community, and industrial fields. This certificate is independent of a degree and is designed for individuals in one of the following categories:

• Psychology majors who want to concentrate on diversity, equity, and inclusion, including social justice.
• Non-psychology majors who want an introduction to the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Professionals employed in the field who would like to gain expertise in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements for Admission

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology for psychology majors or equivalent for non-psychology majors must be taken before being approved for the certificate.

Program Requirements

The following courses are required for the certificate:

Required

• PSYC 250: Psychology of Diversity (4 hours)

Electives

• Choose 2 of the following:
  • PSYC 424: Myths of Sexuality
  • PSYC 435: Cross-Cultural Psychology
  • PSYC 474: Psychology of Women
  • PSYC 475: Psychology of Adulthood & Aging
  • PSYC 480: Special Topics in Psychology
• Choose 1 of the following:
  • PSYC 495: Field Experience in Psychology (3 hours)
  • PSYC 497: Independent Reading/Research in Psychology

Total Hours

The total hours required for the certificate are 15 hours, consisting of 4 hours of required courses and 11 hours of elective courses.