Certificate in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership
Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership certificate is designed to quickly familiarize you with the key concepts and important tools you need to successfully lead strategic organizational change. Upon completion of this four-course program, you will be prepared to address complex organizational and community challenges through values-driven leadership. Core coursework emphasizes leadership theory, organizational change, and equity frameworks.
After completing the certificate, many of our students apply to the master's degree and transfer all credits they earned from the certificate to the master's.*
*Note: Certificate students must apply for and be accepted to the MA program.
Curriculum
The certificate curriculum is built around essential focus areas central to theoretical understanding and practical application. Students all build shared principles in taking the four required courses.
The certificate requires three core courses and one elective.
Required courses:
- LEAD 247: Diversity and Inclusion Leadership
- LEAD 248: Organizational Change, Leadership, and Influence
- LEAD 249: Laws, Policies, Politics, and Ethics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Elective (see Course Offerings)
Certificate students have the option to petition for alternative electives.
Office of Graduate Admissions
We invite you to learn more about this program.