Get The Skills to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Concentration Courses

Focus on a specific professional area within the larger industry sector and master the skills needed to excel in that area.

Elective Courses

Popular electives for students in the Global Community Engagement program include:

Electives may be chosen from among all courses in the Global Community Engagement program. You may also select courses from other College of Professional Studies graduate programs with approval from the academic director.

Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals, and your advisor will obtain any necessary approvals from the academic director.

Be an agent for change in making your organization more inclusive and equitable. Apply effective tools and techniques to help businesses and nonprofits create a culture of belonging. Learn about the socioeconomic factors that shape identity, and apply appropriate tools and techniques to help organizations boost team effectiveness and improve outcomes. Sharpen skills including:

• Improve organizational and team effectiveness
• Assess impacts of organizational policies through a lens of equity and inclusion
• Apply strategies to reinforce positive, inclusive employee behavior
• Cultivate equity through increased employee engagement and communication
• Create and implement plans that strengthen DEI practice and outcomes

Focus on a specific professional area within the larger industry sector and master the skills needed to excel in that area.

Be an agent for change in making your organization more inclusive and equitable. Apply effective tools and techniques to help businesses and nonprofits create a culture of belonging. Learn about the socioeconomic factors that shape identity, and apply appropriate tools and techniques to help organizations boost team effectiveness and improve outcomes. Sharpen skills including:

• Improve organizational and team effectiveness
• Assess impacts of organizational policies through a lens of equity and inclusion
• Apply strategies to reinforce positive, inclusive employee behavior
• Cultivate equity through increased employee engagement and communication
• Create and implement plans that strengthen DEI practice and outcomes

Complete the following two courses with a grade of A− or above:

Recipients of this badge possess a comprehensive understanding of inclusivity and diversity in professional settings. They are equipped to implement inclusive practices, foster psychological safety, and promote equity at personal, group, and organizational levels. This badge also prepares recipients to create inclusive organizational cultures, apply best practices, and manage change effectively to enhance workplace equity and inclusion, contributing to a more engaging and supportive environment.

Complete the following two courses with a grade of A− or above:

This badge equips learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to use data ethically and effectively to identify, understand, and address racial disparities. Learners will explore how to collect, analyze, and communicate data in ways that promote equity, challenge bias, and support policy and community change. Through real-world case studies and applied projects, learners will gain practical tools for data-informed advocacy and decision-making in support of racial justice.