(Code 480-601)

For advising, contact the Sociology Department.

The Social Diversity Certificate is a foundation for understanding inequality based on race, class, gender, and sexualities. These inequalities are shaped by institutions that create and sustain systems of oppression and privilege in our social world. This certificate helps professionals serve the public in fields such as business, government, health care, education, social services, and criminal justice. 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
A minimum of 9 credits in the following courses:
SOC 312	Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.	3
SOC 314	Social Class and Inequality	3
SOC 419	Gender and Power	3
or SOC 202	Sociology of Gender
Elective Course (3 credits from one of these options):
SOC 248	Sociology of Mental Illness
SOC 410	Sociology of Education
WGSS 206	Perspectives in LGBTQ Studies
SOC 395	Directed Studies 1
SOC 399	Independent Study - Juniors 1
SOC 491	Special Topics 1
SOC 498	Sociology Internship 1
SOC 499	Independent Study - Seniors 1

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To apply SOC 395, SOC 399, SOC 491, SOC 498 or SOC 499 to the certificate requires department approval.

Note: Courses may not be counted in both the certificate and the student's major program. Students cannot pursue the Sociology Major and Social Diversity Certificate to meet graduation requirements for completing a first and second degree program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:

• Evaluate empirically based arguments about social inequality.
• Explain how social structures and institutions create and sustain systems of oppression and privilege.