Cert in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies

This undergraduate certificate prepares students for a multicultural workplace and society. Interdisciplinary courses explore how identity, culture, and structural inequality interact while building communication and leadership skills. Topics include ethnicity, gender, worldwide cultures, fairness, and communicating across cultures. Students learn the way power structures affect access and advancement and how to respond constructively, using case studies and discussion. Classes combine in-person and online formats, so the certificate fits alongside most undergraduate majors. It adds depth in cultural awareness, empathy, and analytical thinking for work in government or industry. A 2.0 cumulative GPA is the stated minimum. Prospective students can review sequencing, prerequisites, and how earned credits might apply toward other credentials at the university by consulting an advisor. Links on the program page also lead to the online application and scholarship search.