Diversity Studies
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Diversity Studies is an interdisciplinary program of study that enables students to develop a broad understanding of the intersecting components of diversity in society, namely: race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexuality, social class, religion, language, aging, and disability. Diversity Studies courses educate students about the contributions of historically-underrepresented communities to art, literature, history, culture, and society. The goal of the minor is to equip students with knowledge, skills, and perspectives essential to civic participation, career development, and promoting a just and an equitable society. The minor is relevant to any graduate program or career that involves diverse populations of people, such as business, education, journalism, publishing, law, public relations, criminal justice, social welfare, and mental and physical health.
Diversity Studies Minor
| EN 140 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 |
| or SW 265 | Diversity in America | |
| Choose Four From the Lists Below: * | 12 | |
| 100-Level Courses: | ||
| Introduction to American Multicultural Literature | ||
| Introduction to U.S. Latino Literature | ||
| Introduction to African American Literature | ||
| Introduction to Literature and Gender | ||
| Introduction to LGBTQ Literature | ||
| Introduction To World Religions | ||
| History Of Non-Western Art | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Accelerated Spanish Review | ||
| 200-Level Courses: Choose At Least Two of the Following Courses: | ||
| Biology And Human Culture | ||
| Foundations of Servant Leadership | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Honors: The Holocaust | ||
| Introduction to Asian Thought | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Gender Studies | ||
| Marriage and Family | ||
| Social Inequalities | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition | ||
| Spanish for the Profession | ||
| Spanish Conversation | ||
| Spanish Conversation, Film and Culture | ||
| Aging In America | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| 300-Level Courses: Choose At Least One of the Following Courses: | ||
| Contemporary Art and Theory | ||
| Consumer Behavior | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| Corporate Social Responsibility | ||
| Diversity and the Criminal Justice System | ||
| Special Education Foundations | ||
| Characteristics of Learners with Mild/Moderate Disabilities | ||
| Topics In American Literature | ||
| Anglophone Literature | ||
| 20th Century American History of Race and Gender | ||
| Hispanic Culture & Civilization | ||
or SP 369 | Hispanic Culture & Civilization | |
| Biological Anthropology: Human Evolution and Biocultural Adaptations in the Ancient and Modern World | ||
| Extending the Journey: Population Based Nursing | ||
| Constitutional Law II: Civil Rights and Liberties | ||
| Critical Perspectives in Sport and Physical Activity | ||
| Introduction to Feminist Theories | ||
| Global Race Relations | ||
| Spanish Grammar & Composition | ||
| Advanced Communicative Spanish Abroad | ||
| Spanish Phonology | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Literature | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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-Two courses must be at the 200 level
-One course must be at the 300 level
-The remaining elective may be at any level.
-Spanish minors may only count one Spanish course toward the Diversity Minor.