The Certificate in Diversity and Multicultural Competence at PennWest University is designed to enhance your understanding of diverse populations and cultural influences. This program promotes inclusivity and awareness through critical thinking and the examination of personal views on race and gender. By applying psychological principles, you'll foster diversity and multicultural competence in various settings. This certificate is ideal for those looking to deepen their knowledge and actively contribute to more inclusive environments.

This program is for you if...

  • You want to deepen your understanding of diverse populations and cultural influences.
  • You seek to enhance your inclusivity and awareness of individuals different from yourself.
  • You aim to develop critical thinking and synthesizing skills in diverse contexts.
  • You are interested in examining and confronting your own views on race and gender.
  • You aspire to apply psychological principles to promote diversity and multicultural competence in various settings.
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  • 15 Credits for Certificate

What You'll Study

In the Certificate in Diversity and Multicultural Competence program, you'll study a variety of topics aimed at enhancing your understanding and skills in working with diverse populations. Courses will cover cultural influences, inclusivity, and awareness, focusing on race, gender, and other identity factors. You'll develop critical thinking and synthesizing skills in diverse contexts, and explore psychological principles that promote diversity and multicultural competence. This comprehensive curriculum prepares you to apply your knowledge in both professional and personal settings, fostering inclusive environments.

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Our faculty are not just instructors; they are mentors, researchers, and industry professionals committed to providing an education grounded in real-world experiences and academic excellence. From engaging classroom discussions to hands-on experiential learning, our educators are here to support and inspire you every step of the way.

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How You'll Learn

This is an on campus/blended program. Some classes will be in person, others will be online, often with students or faculty from other PennWest campuses.

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    This certificate is available in-person or online to fit in with your schedule.

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