Cultural Studies and Equity Graduate Certificate Program (Non-Degree)
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Admission Requirements
For admittance to the certificate program, students should be successfully admitted to the University as a degree or non-degree seeking graduate student. No other prerequisites or admission standards beyond the university requirements are needed. In alignment with the Graduate School standards, all courses must be passed with a "B" grade or higher.
This graduate certificate program is intended for degree and non-degree seeking graduate students interested in issues of culture, diversity, equity and social justice. Students enrolled in any CEBS graduate program preparing for careers in teaching, administration, counseling, or research may obtain the certificate in addition to their graduate degree. Students in graduate programs outside of CEBS with interest in education are welcome, as are non-degree seeking practicing educators looking for professional development in cultural diversity.
Certificate Requirements — 16 Credits
Required Credits — 7 credits
| EDF 618 | Internship in Cultural Studies and Equity | 1 |
| EDF 619 | Pluralism in Education | 3 |
| ECLD 602 | Teaching Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Learners | 3 |
Elective credits — 9 credits
Choose from the following:
| APCE 623 | Understanding and Counseling Diverse Populations | 3 |
| ECLD 600 | Literacy and Content Area Instruction in Spanish Bilingual Classrooms | 3 |
| EDSE 679 | Interventions for Students with Cultural and Linguistic Differences | 3 |
| HESA 655 | Multiculturalism in Higher Education and Student Affairs | 3 |
| HESA 669 | Culturally Responsive Aspects of Transformative Learning | 3 |
A "B" grade in each of the courses must be achieved to earn the Cultural Studies and Equity Certificate.