Diversity Issues in Higher Education Graduate Certificate (50-867) (18 hours)

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon completion of this certificate students will understand the concepts of diversity, inclusive excellence, and privilege

• Recognize and comprehend the complexities of diversity and privilege as they pertain to educational leadership.
• Have developed the ability to assess dynamic situations with regard to and concern for social justice and the welfare of students.
• Understand self in the context of diversity awareness.
• Be aware of the impact campus climate and privilege can have on students in higher education.
• Understand how to promote inclusive excellence within one’s sphere of influence and understand how the changing student demographics require an inclusive environment to promote excellence in all facets of education.

To be accepted into the program, a student must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall GPA of 2.70 (based on 4.00 scale). In addition to completing the Graduate School application process, two letters of recommendation and a personal statement of career goals and programs fit must be submitted electronically to the program. These documents can be sent to rbowman@ucmo.edu.