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Diverse Perspectives for Professionals

Undergraduate Certificate

Earn your certificate in Diverse Perspectives for Professionals with coursework focused on issues of diversity, with a blend of social science and humanities perspectives.

A Diverse Perspectives for Professionals certificate opens doors to a wealth of career opportunities. With an increasing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues, this certificate is designed to benefit you as a working professional.

Program type:
Certificates/Programs - Undergraduate
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
1 year
Credit hours:
9

Why earn a DEI certificate?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

You will develop the capacity to understand the interrelationships between multiple perspectives. The more wide ranging the perspectives, the more scope for new ideas. Reinforce your interactions within a wider range of social groups and feel more confident in yourself as well as in your interactions with others.

UND's coursework is focused on issues of diversity, with a blend of social science and humanities perspective, and are provided to enhance your studies in professional programs. This DEI certificate will provide you with the opportunities to broaden your knowledge about diversity.

Diverse Perspectives for Professionals Certificate

  • Learn to engage and learn from perspectives and experiences different from your own. 

  • Easily add the certificate to any major for enhanced employability.

  • Gain confidence for navigating life beyond college while improving your ability to operate with respect and consideration in the professional world.

What can I do with a DEI certificate?

With a Diverse Perspectives for Professionals certificate, you will gain a deeper knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion which will create an array of career opportunities. 

  • Health & Medicine Careers
    • Social Work
    • Nursing
    • Public Health
    • Occupational Health
  • Business Management
  • Human Resources

Diverse Perspectives for Professionals Courses

IS 121. Introduction to American Indian Studies. 3 Credits.

Introduction to main concepts, methods, and theories in American Indian Studies, designed to provide a background for further studies. This course approaches American Indian Studies from a perspective grounded in the humanities. F,S,SS.

ENGL 367. Indigenous Literatures. 3 Credits.

A study of historical and contemporary literature by Indigenous writers. On demand.

HIST 328. Human Rights. 3 Credits.

This course will explore how the concept of human rights developed throughout the world from the 18th century to today. Topics will include debates over what human rights are and when they originated, how people throughout the world have used the concept for their own ends, and why it is a controversial subject today. S, even years.

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