Diversity and Social Inequality Certificate

Program Description:

Address the forms, consequences and impact of diversity in modern society. Coursework also evaluates the social benefits of diversity and the individual, interactional, and stuctural factors that link it to enduring forms of social inequality.

Admission Requirements:

Students who wish to obtain a certificate in Social Diversity and Inequality must fulfill the admission requirements for the College of Liberal Arts. Specifically, applicants must:

1) complete ENG 1100 or ENG 1105 with a grade of C or better,

2) complete a minimum of 2 additional Liberal Arts courses in the WSU Core, and

3) maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.

All applicants meeting these requirements will be accepted.

Program Requirements:

Students must complete 12 hours of combined coursework from categories A and B as specified below:

Category A - Fundamental Categories of Diversity & Social Inequality

(Choose 9 hours)

SOC 3600 - Social Inequality Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 3610 - Sociology of Gender Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 3620 - Race and Ethnicity Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 4300 - International Migration and Integration Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 4600 - Sociology of Sexuality Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 9 Hours

Category B - Advanced Exploration in Diversity & Social Inequality

(Choose 3 hours)

Any course not taken form Category A
SOC 3100 - Sociology of the Family Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 3800 - Population and Society Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 4090 - Studies in Selected Subjects Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3 *
SOC 4310 - Urban Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 4610 - Gender and Crime Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 4800 - Aging and HIV Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 4810 - Health of Vulnerable Populations Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 4820 - Social Gerontology Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 3 Hours

Total: 12 Hours

Notes:

*Titles related to Diversity and Social Inequality Only (e.g. Race & Crime). Advisor Approval Required.