University Studies: Interdisciplinary Diversity Studies Concentration, B.A. or B.S.

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The Diversity Studies concentration is an interdisciplinary program of study that encourages students to develop a broad understanding of the components of diversity in society. These include race and ethnicity, gender, social class, religion, culture, and language. The concentration explores the historical, cultural, and sociological differences amongst groups that bring us together and set us apart within the United States and globally. It is relevant to any field that involves diverse groups of people, such as business, education, social welfare, health, and medicine. All courses offered in this minor are online.

Required Courses (6 credit hours):

INTS 3330 - Global Perspectives in Integrative Studies 3 Semester Credit Hours
OR
HRDV 2303 - Diversity and Cultural Competence in the Workplace 3 Semester Credit Hours
AND
INTS 3335 - Interdisciplinary Issues in Cultural Diversity 3 Semester Credit Hours

Choose 12 or more credit hours from:

AGLS 2307 - Leadership and Diversity in Organizations and Communities 3 Semester Credit Hours
CARS 2360 - Understanding Diversity 3 Semester Credit Hours
CMI 3355 - Ethnicity, Race, Gender in Media 3 Semester Credit Hours
COMS 3332 - Intercultural Communication 3 Semester Credit Hours
COMS 3353 - Small Group Communication 3 Semester Credit Hours
CRIM 3341 - Race, Ethnicity, and Crime 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDSE 2300 - Schools, Society, and Diversity 3 Semester Credit Hours
HDFS 3383 - Diversity in the Lives of Young Children and Families 3 Semester Credit Hours
HRDV 2303 - Diversity and Cultural Competence in the Workplace 3 Semester Credit Hours
HRM 3348 - Diversity Issues in the Services Industry 3 Semester Credit Hours
INTS 3330 - Global Perspectives in Integrative Studies 3 Semester Credit Hours
MALS 2300 - Introduction to Mexican American and Latina/o Studies 3 Semester Credit Hours
MGT 4372 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations 3 Semester Credit Hours
NRM 2307 - Diversity of Life 3 Semester Credit Hours
PSY 3398 - Ethnic Minority Psychology 3 Semester Credit Hours
SOC 3323 - Race and Ethnicity 3 Semester Credit Hours
WGS 2300 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies 3 Semester Credit Hours