Diversity and Inclusion Certificate
College: College of Social Sciences & Professional Studies
Tomorrow’s leaders require a competitive edge. A skill of uprooting hidden biases and natural blind spots is required to effectively work and contribute to the increasingly diverse society. These skills are needed so the barriers are lessened and an equal opportunity is secured. Interestingly, this is needed in each and every walk of life following graduation. Our practicum for this certificate has a longstanding tradition in the sociology department. We have the diversity circles that come in one credit tackling different topics. Thus, this certificate secures the most rewarding career. Diversity specialists could be program managers, facilitators, counselors and learning specialists.
Requirements for the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SOCA 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCA 206 | Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S. | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| North American Indians | ||
| African-American Studies | ||
| Asians in American Society | ||
or SOCA 329 | Social Institutions in Contemporary China | |
| Latinas/os in U.S. | ||
| Practicum | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Internship in Sociology 1 | ||
| Diversity Circles 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
- 1
All SOCA 492 Internship in Sociology internships have to be geared towards the area of the certificate. Students who already have experience in any field may receive credit for the practicum category of the certificates but after submitting the necessary documentation and approval by the department.
- 2
SOCA 107 Diversity Circles is a 1 credit course that must be taken three times to meet this requirement.
University Requirements for Undergraduate Certificates
Course work in a certificate must be completed with a minimum 2.00 GPA. Departments or programs may require a higher GPA.
A minimum of 9 credits in a certificate program must be taken at UW-Parkside. Individual departments and programs may require more than 9 credits to be taken at UW-Parkside.