2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Inclusion and Equity Minor


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


Global Perspectives


Take one of the following courses. Credits: 3

Race and Ethnicity Studies


Take one of the following courses. Credits: 3

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies


Take one of the following courses. 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.