Diverse Perspectives
What You'll Learn
Understanding and appreciating the experiences, values, and challenges of people from different backgrounds requires exposure to diverse perspectives. This is particularly crucial for understanding marginalized identities tied to race, ethnicity, and gender identity. Greater understanding and awareness allows for collaboration and mutual understanding in social and professional settings. This microcredential provides an opportunity for participants to enhance awareness of diverse perspectives and intercultural frameworks, across disciplines. Participants will develop skillsets for acting and communicating with intention to foster inclusive environments where people feel valued, respected, and included.
Online
Delivery
1 semester
Estimated Time to Complete
10 credits
Stackable
$3,130
Estimated Cost
Required Courses
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 300 | Race and Ethnic Relations: American and Global Perspectives | 3 |
| SSCI 401 | Diverse Perspectives Capstone | 1 |
| Gender/Sexuality Course* | 3 | |
| Diversity Specialization Elective Course** | 3 |
*SELECT ONE: ENGL 304, HIST 325, GRST 201, SOCI 330
**SELECT ONE: ANTH 102, ECHD 302, ENGL 215, ENGL 225, ENGL 266, ENGL 307, ENGL 321, HIST 304, HIST 306, HIST 309, HIST 321, HSMB 316, JUST 201, JUST 322, JUST 323, JUST 349, PSYC 300, SOCI 313, SSCI 221, SSCI 250, SSCI 271, SSCI 275
Skills Covered
- Communications
- Engineering Tolerance
- Research
- Social Justice
Stackable to Degrees
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
- This micro-credential has been designed with the ability to fulfill GER requirements for Bachelor’s degree programs and several Associate’s degrees.
Costs
SUNY Canton is committed to providing the best education at an affordable cost. Microcredentials are another cost-effective way to build skills with quality courses.
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