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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Diversity Studies Certificate
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Total Credits: 16
Major Code: 8901
Program Description
The Diversity Studies certificate program will introduce students to skills and insights that are needed when working with diverse populations in the contemporary United States. Through a broad cross-section of courses throughout the college curriculum, students will develop an understanding of the complexities within our pluralistic society. This certificate enhances students’ communication and interpersonal skills to equip them to critically analyze and challenge systems of oppression. The Diversity Studies certificate program helps prepare students to navigate interpersonal and systemic issues that they will likely encounter in contemporary workplace and educational environments.
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Program Requirements: 10 credits
Additional Requirements: 6 credits
Choose 6 credits from the following: Program Goals
By completing this certificate, students will achieve the following learning goals:
- Demonstrate an informed familiarity with the life experiences of marginalized groups based on the social construction of race, ethnicity, culture, class, gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion, and other marginalized identities;
- Apply communication and other interpersonal skills that reflect an awareness of diversity in the form of race, ethnicity, culture, class, gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion, and other marginalized identities; and
- Analyze contemporary systemic patterns of oppression in the United States.
Completion Requirements
- A minimum of 12 semester credits must be completed at ARCC.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
- A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program and additional requirements.
- All course requirements must be complete before a certificate will be awarded.
- To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
- The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.
Program Sequence
The sequence that follows is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students will need more time to complete this program; many courses are offered in the evening.
Note
This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on anokaramsey.edu.
You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance, information about transfer credit evaluation, and transfer options.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator and a member of Minnesota State. Disclaimer, Non-Discrimination Statement, and Student Consumer Information, such as graduation rates and median debt, can be found here: AnokaRamsey.edu/disclosures.
This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.
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