Program: Inclusion and Equity Minor - South Dakota State University

2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 10, 2025

Program Contacts/Coordinators

Jason Zimmerman, Interim Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
251 Wagner Hall, Box 2275A
605-688-4723
E-mail: jason.zimmerman@sdstate.edu

Program Information

The minor in Inclusion and Equity provides students with broad exposure to issues surrounding gender, racial, global, and economic equity. Inherently interdisciplinary, it draws upon critical theory from African American studies, American Indian studies, sociology, history, global studies, political science, and women’s and gender studies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Inclusion and Equity minor, students will:

Identify cognitive biases that exclude historically marginalized groups.
Employ critical theory to describe social structures that encourage or inhibit inclusion.
Demonstrate the ability to work with people from different backgrounds.
Analyze current issues involving diversity, equity, and inclusion independently.

Course Delivery Format

Courses are taught on campus, online, and in field based settings.

Requirements for Inclusion and Equity Minor: 18 Credits

A&S 111 - Introduction to Global Citizenship and Diversity Credits: 3
A&S 491 - Independent Study Credits: 1-3 (3 credits required) (must be approved by program coordinator)
POLS 360 - Politics of Inequality Credits: 3

Global Perspectives

Take one of the following courses. Credits: 3

ENGL / GLST 125 - Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies [SGR #4] Credits: 3
GLST 201 - Global Studies I [SGR #3] Credits: 3

Race and Ethnicity Studies

Take one of the following courses. Credits: 3

ENGL 445 - American Indian Literature (COM) Credits: 3
GLST 401 - Global Cultures and Identities Credits: 3
HIST 492-592 - Topics Credits: 1-4 (3 credits required) (must be approved by program coordinator)
SOC 350 - Race and Ethnic Relations (COM) Credits: 3

Women’s and Gender Studies

Take one of the following courses. Credits: 3

WMST 101 - Introduction to Women’s Studies [SGR #3] Credits: 3
ENGL / WMST 248 - Women in Literature (COM) [SGR #4] Credits: 3
PSYC / WMST 367 - Psychological Gender Issues Credits: 3
SOC / WMST 483 - Sociology of Gender Roles Credits: 3

Notes

With the approval of the program coordinator, courses other than those listed above may be used to satisfy the Global Perspectives, Race and Ethnicity Studies, or Women’s and Gender Studies requirements.