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Certificate

Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations

Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to achieving organizational goals and positioning organizations for success in today’s world. In this certificate program, you’ll gain skills that are crucial for advancing equity as an integrated part of organizational strategy and developing solutions that meaningfully leverage diversity to create a culture of belonging. Learn about the historical, cultural, and economic factors that shape identity, and apply appropriate tools and techniques to help organizations achieve their vision for change as it relates to diversity, equity and inclusion practices. No matter your profession or industry, these valuable skills can help take your career to the next level by empowering you to be an agent for change in pursuit of a more equitable and inclusive workplace.

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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible online format.

At a Glance

Classes Next Begin
March 31

Term Length
10 Weeks

4 Course Certificate
Tuition

$13,344

6 Course Certificate
Tuition

$20,016

Format
Online

Admission Details
Free Application. No GRE or GMAT

How Long to Finish
As quickly as 6 months. Access a sample schedule

How Long to Finish
As quickly as 9 months. Access a sample schedule

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University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.

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Skills You’ll Learn

Develop practices that advance equity as an integrated component of organizational strategy

Design solutions that meaningfully leverage diversity to achieve organizational goals

Integrate an understanding of social and cultural difference to better inform interpersonal communication and problem-solving strategies

Curriculum

A Specialized Graduate Certificate of Advanced
Study in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in
Organizations
requires completion of 16 credit hours (4 courses).

4
Concentration Courses
Concentration Courses

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

GS 4020 Culture, Identity, and Power
GS 4050 Diversity and Organizational Structure
HRA 4170 The Inclusive Organization
ORL 4420 Leading Change for Transformation

A Specialized Graduate Certificate of Advanced
Study in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in
Organizations
requires completion of 24 credit hours (6 courses).

4
Concentration Courses
 
 
2
Elective Courses
 

Concentration Courses

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

GS 4020 Culture, Identity, and Power
GS 4050 Diversity and Organizational Structure
HRA 4170 The Inclusive Organization
ORL 4420 Leading Change for Transformation

Elective Courses

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

HC 4005 Healthcare Macroeconomics
HC 4010 Healthcare Communication and Leadership
GS 4040 Managing Across Cultures
ORL 4125 Evaluate and Sustain Change
GS 4140 Contemporary Racial and Ethnic Relations
ORL 4400 Leading Strategic Planning in Organizations
HRA 4520 HR Change Management

Electives may be chosen from among all courses in the Global Community Engagement program. You may also select courses from other University College 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.

 

Interested in a master’s degree?

Explore our Master of Arts in Global Community Engagement with a concentration in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations.

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Career Opportunities

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Educator/Teacher
Cross-Cultural Trainer
Business Consultant
International Relations Specialist

NGO Director
Program Officer
Policy Analyst
Public Affairs Manager


Program Officer Salary: National Average

$66,717

(Glassdoor)

College of Professional Studies students have access to University of Denver Career Services including:

  • One-on-one career coaching and mock interviews
  • A job database dedicated to DU students and alumni
  • Resume and cover letter guidance

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Accreditation

 

Higher Learning Commission

College of Professional Studies programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.

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