Program Description

The Certificate in Diversity and Community Engagement educates students about the theory and history of diversity concerns (national and global) as these relate to interdisciplinary study and praxis. Students will take courses that focus on regional and global diversity concerns that are likely to impact their choices of community action and/or career; one course will require them to develop their own engagement project focused on social justice issues. This certificate is designed for students in a wide variety of majors interested in studying diversity issues from an interdisciplinary perspective while also participating in a hands-on community engagement project. Students will explore mental health issues and holistic therapies through an interdisciplinary framework and participate in outreach projects to marginalized communities to address suicide ideation, the use of nonprescription drugs/substances, and other social problems. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

1. Identify credible literary, historical, or theoretical works exploring themes of diversity, inclusion, equity, or social justice that relate to the wellbeing of vulnerable youth or behavioral health issues in a rural community. 
2. Discuss participation in open-ended and unscripted encounters that focus on regional and global diversity concerns likely to impact future community action and/or career. 
3. Discuss how interdisciplinary strategies and intercultural concepts can prompt insightful dialogue and collaboration for impactful social change in a diverse global society. 
4. Model theoretical and/or historical examples of community-engaged scholarship. 
5. Design a community impact plan that relates to a selected area of focus or career path using equity mindedness and/or an interdisciplinary methodology.

This program is a part of the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements