Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Studies Minor, 24 hours

Location(s): On Campus

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CIP: 302301

The minor in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Studies affords students with an interdisciplinary exposure to issues concerning race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, age, disability, and intersectionality. It draws upon critical theory in a variety of disciplines and focuses on viewpoints in DEI from both global and American perspectives.

Requirements

Required Courses (15 hours)

COM 29225 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 39277 - Social Justice Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34438 - Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties Credit Hours: 3
SOC 35337 - Race and Ethnic Issues in Modern Society Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34492 - Research in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Studies Credit Hours: 3
OR
POLS 34493 - Internship in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Studies Credit Hours: 3

Elective Group 1 (3 hours)

Students must choose one elective (3 hours) from Elective Group 1

ENGL 10224 - Multiethnic Literature of the United States Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 61252 - Pluralism in a Multicultural Society Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 32102 - People and Cultures of the World Credit Hours: 3
HIST 33225 - Race and Ethnicity in America Credit Hours: 3
HUM 26162 - Comparative Religions Credit Hours: 3
INST 80299 - International Study-Study Abroad (Country) Credit Hours: 3 to 15
MMED 20221 - Ethnographic Film Study Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34205 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
REC 45216 - Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
REC 45245 - Inclusion in Recreation and Sport Credit Hours: 3

Note:

INST 80299 may only be taken for three hours to fulfill the Elective Group 1 Requirement.

Elective Group 2 (6 hours)

Students must take two courses from Elective Group 2 (6 hours).

ENGL 10343 - Survey of Women’s Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 10540 - Studies in Multiculturalism and World Literature Credit Hours: 3
HIST 33360 - Women and Gender in U.S. History Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34459 - Justice: Theories and Applications Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34412 - Race, Ethnicity, and Politics Credit Hours: 3
SOC 35316 - Urban Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 35330 - Social Stratification Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34492 - Research in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Studies Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34493 - Internship in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Studies Credit Hours: 3

Note:

Student may take either POLS 34492 or POLS 34493 as an Elective Group 2 option if they have not taken the course in fulfilling the required course category.

No course taken for the minor may be used to fulfill any Northwest Core Requirement.