Diversity Studies Certificate

About Diversity Studies Undergraduate Certificate

The Diversity Certificate Program (DCP) is an interdisciplinary certificate that provides undergraduate students the opportunity to gain specialized knowledge, values, and skills in racial and ethnic relations, gender and sexuality, and social and economic inequality, to advance themselves as successful employees and leaders in our global world. The certificate enhances a student’s general education, academic major and/or career preparation.

Why Diversity?

  • Regardless of your career plans, you will work with diverse groups of people.
  • Understanding interactions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, social and economic inequality, disability, aging, and religion are key to successful social relationships in the work-place and your personal life.
  • The Diversity Studies options (Certificate or Minor) are not only aimed at increasing your knowledge and understanding, but you may also tailor your program to your interests and career needs.

Students selecting the Diversity Certificate must:

  • Complete the Diversity Studies Declaration Form and the pre-coursework assessment;
  • A 3 credit hour designated introductory course (SOCW 3307), and  9 credit hours of designated coursework in 3 areas:
    • Racial and Ethnic relations
    • Social and Economic Inequality
    • Gender, or Sexuality
  • In order to receive the certificate, students must also graduate with any Bachelor's degree from UTA.
  • Finally, students will have a final assessment at the end of their coursework to assess their learning outcomes.
Diversity Studies Certificate Approved Courses

BSW Program Contacts

Darlene Hunter, PhD, LMSW
Director of Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor of Practice
darlene.hunter@uta.edu