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Visit the College of Arts & SciencesThe Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate will help students to learn about a broad variety of human experiences with a primary focus on the struggle and agency of people and communities who have historically been underrepresented, marginalized or underprivileged based on socially constructed characteristics and structures of power.
This certificate is earned by taking four, 3-credit courses. D.E.I. Certificate program courses will be offered throughout the year and can be taken in any order. Students are encouraged to speak with their academic adviser to determine which Diversity, Equity and Inclusion courses will also satisfy the university curriculum requirements for their chosen major or minor.
one course must be from the designated Core D.E.I. courses
the other three may be chosen from the general list of D.E.I. courses, many of which will also count as university curriculum courses toward a chosen major or minor*
*Students must fulfill the General D.E.I. requirement with courses from at least two different departments.
Current students interested in adding this certificate to their record must first complete the Certificate Declaration Form.
After completing the form, current students can register for certificate courses using the Self-Service Platform. Students should confirm that the selected courses match the required core and general requirements for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate before registering.
Complete the Certificate Declaration Form
Send an email to Lauren Sardi or ideal@qu.edu if you have any questions about the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate.
Program Contact: Lauren Sardi 203-582-8215
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion certificate encourages students to seek out opportunities to learn about the broad variety of human experiences. Although it is housed within the College of Arts & Sciences, all university students may complete the program. The curriculum encompasses a selection of courses that focus on people in societies who have been historically underrepresented and underprivileged. Current Quinnipiac students who complete these courses will earn a certificate that reflects the commitment they have made to diversifying their college curriculum.
Following completion of the DEI Certificate Program, students will:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Take 9 credits of DEI Certificate Courses with at Least Two Prefixes Represented: | 9 | |
| AR 175 | Special Topics in Art History ((Black Art History Section)) | 3 |
| AR 325 | Women Artists | 3 |
| BIO 203 | How Drugs Affect Your Body | 3 |
| CJ 232 | Women in the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CJ 253 | Sexual Violence | 3 |
| EN 223 | Hippies, Punks and Rude Boys | 3 |
| EN 235 | Lit by Women | 3 |
| EN 265 | Black Writers in and Beyond the US | 3 |
| EN 277 | Literature of the Americas | 3 |
| ENV 356 | International Environmental Law | 3 |
| GT 263 | Aging in Society | 3 |
| HS 208 | Twentieth-Century World History | 3 |
| HS 229 | Irish History: Its Saints and Sinners | 3 |
| HS 235 | Blood and Revolution in China/Asian Studies | 3 |
| HS 271 | Monks, Kings and Rebels: Mainland Southeast Asia | 3 |
| HS 274 | Modern India | 3 |
| HS 307 | The Holocaust | 3 |
| HS 309 | Women in America 1920-PRESENT | 3 |
| HS 326 | Witches and Werewolves in the Early Modern World | 3 |
| HS 328 | Beyond the Veil: Issues in Gender History | 3 |
| HS 332 | History of India | 3 |
| HSP 210 | The Culture and Civilization of Spain | 3 |
| or SP 210 | The Culture and Civilization of Spain | |
| HSP 221 | Masterpieces of Spanish Literature | 3 |
| or HSP 221 | Masterpieces of Spanish Literature | |
| LE 250 | Gender and the Law | 3 |
| LE 318 | Human Rights Law and Global Justice | 3 |
| LE 350 | Federal Indian Law | 3 |
| LE 356 | International Environmental Law | 3 |
| MCI 100 | Negotiation for Success | 1 |
| MCI 101 | Health, Aging and Intersectionality | 1 |
| MCI 107 | The Case for Race:The Role of the Courts in American Racial History | 1 |
| MCI 110 | Race: A Dangerous Symbol | 1 |
| MCI 115 | Science, Society, and DEI | 1 |
| MCI 190 | Special Topics | 1 |
| MG 308 | Women in Leadership | 3 |
| MSS 311 | Diversity in the Media (WGS 311) | 3 |
| PL 330 | Philosophy and Gender | 3 |
| PO 219 | Feminist Political Thought | 3 |
| PO 221 | Introduction to Latin America | 3 |
| PO 225 | American Political Movements | 3 |
| PO 313 | Development, Globalization and Colonialism | 3 |
| PO 387 | Women and Public Policy | 3 |
| PS 210 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PS 284 | LGBTQ Identities and Communities | 3 |
| SO 232 | Women in the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| SO 255 | Sociology of Families | 3 |
| SO 263 | Aging in Society | 3 |
| SO 302 | Sociology of Sexualities | 3 |
| SO 303 | Popular Culture and the Media | 3 |
| SO 304 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| SO 306 | Masculinities | 3 |
| SO 308 | The Immigrant Experience | 3 |
| SO 317 | Religion and Society | 3 |
| SP 203 | Environmental Spanish | 3 |
| SP 205 | Puerto Rican Culture | 3 |
| SP 225 | Cuban Culture | 3 |
| SP 310 | Spanish for Health Professions I | 3 |
| SP 311 | Spanish for Health Professions II | 3 |
| SP 329 | Spanish American Literature from 1880 to Present | 3 |
| SP 371 | Classics of Spanish-American Literature | 3 |
| SP 373 | Latin American Cultures I | 3 |
| SP 374 | Latin American Cultures II | 3 |
| SP 376 | The Spanish Caribbean | 3 |
| WGS 101 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
| WGS 102 | LGBTQIA+ Studies | 3 |
| WGS 219 | Feminist Political Thought | 3 |
| WGS 232 | Women in the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| WGS 250 | Gender and the Law | 3 |
| WGS 255 | Sociology of Families | 3 |
| WGS 302 | Sociology of Sexualities | 3 |
| WGS 303 | Popular Culture and the Media | 3 |
| WGS 304 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| WGS 306 | Masculinities | 3 |
| WGS 309 | Women in America: 1920-PRESENT | 3 |
| WGS 310 | Women in Leadership | 3 |
| WGS 311 | Diversity in the Media | 3 |
| WGS 315 | Women Artists | 3 |
| WGS 326 | Witches and Werewolves in the Early Modern World | 3 |
| WGS 328 | Gender in the Non-Western World | 3 |
| WGS 330 | Philosophy and Gender | 3 |
| WGS 387 | Women and Public Policy | 3 |
| Take 3 credits of DEI Core Courses: | 3 | |
| AN 210 | Gender/Sex/Sexuality | 3 |
| AN 252 | The Science of Human Diversity | 3 |
| EN 338 | American Liturature by Women Of Color | 3 |
| HS 210 | Contemporary America | 3 |
| HS 254 | Colonial Latin America | 3 |
| PS 244 | Psychology of Prejudice | 3 |
| PS 262 | Psychology of Women and Gender | 3 |
| SO 241 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SO 241H | Honors Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SO 244 | Race, Gender and Class: Social Inequalities | 3 |
| SO 244H | Race, Gender and Class: Social Inequalities | 3 |
| WGS 211 | Cross Cultural Perspectives on Gender, Sex and Sexuality | 3 |
| WGS 252 | The Science of Human Diversity | 3 |
| WGS 338 | American Literature by Women of Color | 3 |
We view inclusive excellence as an essential value that defines who we are and where we are headed as the University of the Future. Our policies and programs celebrate differences as sources of strength and empower everyone to embrace who they are and share their experiences, customs and beliefs. Our goal is to foster conversation, exposure and engagement with all people, thoughts and ideas — from all corners of the world.
Inclusivity helps our students develop empathy, compassion and appreciation for the differences that make the world a fuller place. They prepare students for life after graduation and for success in a highly competitive, creative and global workforce. Moreover, they develop informed and engaged citizens ready to do their part in creating a more just and equitable world.
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.