Diversity in Society, Departmental Certificate
The certificate in Diversity in Society is ideal for all undergraduate students who want to work with diverse populations. The certificate provides transferable knowledge into many career areas, including the helping professions as well as careers in the arts, business, criminal justice, and STEM fields. Students are encouraged to select a group of courses tailored to their personal, academic, and professional goals. The certificate in Diversity in Society requires a minimum of 12 hours, and students must earn a “B” or higher in all courses counting toward the certificate.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 44.0701
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| SOC 399 | Gender and Society | 3 |
| SOC 400 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Choose from two of the following: | 6 | |
| Native American Cultures | ||
| Living in a Diverse World | ||
| Sexualities and Social Issues | ||
| Sociology of Migration | ||
| Religion in Appalachia | ||
or APP 365 | Appalachian Literature | |
| Social Change in Appalachia | ||
| Social Inequality | ||
| Masculinity & Popular Culture | ||
| Trans Studies | ||
| Women, Gender, and Religion | ||
| Women's Literature | ||
| Queer Theory and Literatures | ||
| Feminist Theory and Practice | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
Other diversity-related course in SOC, ANT, APP, or WGS with departmental approval | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |