Certificate in Diversity Studies
About This Program
The Diversity Studies Certificate Program (DCP) is an interdisciplinary certificate that provides undergraduate students the opportunity to gain specialized knowledge, values, and skills in racial and ethnic relations, gender and sexuality, and social and economic inequality, to advance themselves as successful employees and leaders in our global world. The certificate enhances a student’s general education, academic major and/or career preparation.
Competencies
- Upon completion, students will be able to advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.
- Upon completion, students will be able to engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in practice.
Admissions Criteria
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Students selecting the Diversity Certificate must
- Complete the Diversity Studies Declaration Form and the pre-coursework assessment;
- Have a 2.5 Cumulative GPA;
- Complete 12 hours of coursework as follows with a C or better in each course (1 course per area):
- A 3 credit hour designated introductory course (SOCW 3307), and
- 9 credit hours of designated coursework in 3 areas:
- Racial and Ethnic relations,
- Social and Economic Inequality,
- Gender, and
- Sexuality.
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In order to receive the certificate, students must also graduate with any Bachelor's degree from UTA
- Finally, students will have a final assessment at the end of their coursework to assess their learning outcomes.
Curriculum
| Foundation | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND IDENTITY | ||
| DIVERSITY IN ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY | ||
| SPECIAL ISSUES IN DIVERSITY STUDIES (if approved by director of undergraduate studies, School of Social Work) | ||
| URBANIZATION AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS | ||
| MULTICULTURAL MARKETING | ||
| DIVERSE POPULATIONS | ||
| Specialization | ||
| Select one course from each of the following areas: | ||
| Racial and Ethnic Relations | 3 | |
| COMPARATIVE KINSHIP AND FAMILY SYSTEMS | ||
| RACIAL & ETHNIC GROUPS IN US | ||
| CONTEMPORARY BLACK EXPERIENCE | ||
| RACE, SPORT AND MEDIA | ||
| ETHNIC GROUP POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATES | ||
| POLITICS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS | ||
| RACE, ETHNICITY & FAMILY FORMATION | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS IN AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES (Topic my be approved by Program Director) | ||
| NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS | ||
| CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS: MIGRATION AND IDENTITIES | ||
| TOPICS IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| RACE, CRIME, AND JUSTICE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LATINA/HISPANIC FEMINISM | ||
| SPORT AND SOCIETY: ISSUES AND DEBATES | ||
| LATINOS IN THE U.S. | ||
| LATINO HEALTH ISSUES | ||
| LATINO IMMIGRATION TO THE U.S. | ||
| THE LATINA EXPERIENCE | ||
| U.S. IMMIGRATION POLICY AND THE AMERICAN DREAM | ||
| Social and Economic Inequality | 3 | |
| ECONOMICS OF SOCIAL ISSUES | ||
| SOCIAL INEQUALITY | ||
| SOCIAL CLIMATE OF CITIES | ||
| INEQUALITIES IN PUBLIC EDUCATION | ||
| U.S. IMMIGRATION POLICY AND THE AMERICAN DREAM | ||
| POLITICS OF MEXICAN AMERICANS | ||
| FEDERAL SOCIAL POLICY | ||
| VIOLENCE AND SCARCITY IN WORLD POLITICS | ||
| SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY AND SERVICES | ||
| Gender or Sexuality | 3 | |
| Gender | ||
| TOPICS IN GENDER, WOMEN & SEXUALITY STUDIES (topic must be approved by program diirector ) | ||
| BLACK WOMEN IN SOCIETY | ||
| WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES | ||
| WOMEN, WORK AND SOCIAL CHANGE | ||
| WOMEN AND CRIME | ||
| WOMEN IN SCIENCE | ||
| SEX, GENDER, AND CULTURE | ||
| TOPICS IN FEMINIST THEORY, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY (topic must be approved by program diirector ) | ||
| U.S. WOMEN'S HISTORY | ||
| WOMEN AND WORK IN TRANSATLANTIC PERSPECTIVE | ||
| LANGUAGE AND GENDER | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LATINA/HISPANIC FEMINISM | ||
| THE LATINA EXPERIENCE | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER | ||
| WOMEN IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS | ||
| FEMINIST POLITICAL THOUGHT | ||
| GENDER AND THE PERFORMING ARTS | ||
| WOMEN IN SOCIETY | ||
| SEMINAR IN WOMEN'S ISSUES | ||
| Sexuality | ||
| TOPICS IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (topic must be approved by program diirector ) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LGBTQ+ STUDIES | ||
| MARITAL AND SEXUAL LIFESTYLES | ||
| TOPICS IN LGBTQIA+ LITERATURE AND THEORY | ||
| SEX, GENDER, AND CULTURE | ||
| TOPICS IN FEMINIST THEORY, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY (topic must be approved by program diirector ) | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Program Completion
Students are required to complete a pre- and post- assessment at the start and end of their certificate studies to measure their learning outcomes.
Advising Resources
Please read all student emails carefully and review the frequently asked questions. These resources are intended to provide help when you need it. If you want to meet with your advisor, please sign up for an appointment as early in the semester as possible.
Location:
SWSH 131, 501 W. Mitchell St., Arlington, TX 76019
Email:
ssw-oass@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-3687