Inclusion and Equity Minor

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Jason Zimmerman, Associate Dean
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Wagner Hall 251
605-688-4723

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, gender, and sexuality 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

AHSS 111 - Introduction to Global Citizenship and Diversity Credits: 3
AHSS 491 - Independent Study (COM) 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 - Introduction to Global Studies [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 (COM) Credits: 1-4 (3 credits required) (must be approved by program coordinator)
SOC 350 - Race and Ethnic Relations (COM) Credits: 3

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Take one of the following courses. Credits: 3

WMST 247 - Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (COM) [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, Gender, and Sexuality Studies requirements.