Apr 25, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

Cultural Diversity Studies Undergraduate Certificate


Introduction

Please click here  to see Ethnic Studies department information.

The undergraduate certificate in cultural diversity studies is designed to appeal to undergraduate students with a background in any major. It will allow students to demonstrate to potential employers that they possess the multicultural skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the workplace. Students will enroll in department courses that focus on the historical context in which race and culture have emerged in the United States.

This certificate is also targeted to non-degree-seeking professionals who seek to acquire multicultural knowledge and the skills necessary to ensure their success in professional environments. Students will be encouraged to think critically about race and race relations. Their expanded understandings of the implications of race and culture in work environments will ensure employers that they offer the highest quality employees opportunities in employment or advancement.

These degree requirements are subject to periodic revision by the academic department, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences reserves the right to make exceptions and substitutions as judged necessary in individual cases. Therefore, the College strongly urges students to consult regularly with their major advisor and CLAS advisor to confirm the best plans of study before finalizing them.

Additional information about the undergraduate certificate in cultural diversity studies may be obtained from ethnic studies department at 303-556-6560 or email: ethnic_studies@ucdenver.edu

Program Delivery

  • This is an on-campus program and all courses are available online.

Declaring This Certificate

  • Please see your advisor.

General Requirements

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Certificate Requirements


  1. Students must complete a minimum of 12 ETST credit hours.
  2. Students must complete a minimum of 6 ETST upper division (3000- level and above) credit hours.
  3. Students must earn a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all certificate courses taken at CU Denver and must achieve a minimum cumulative certificate GPA of 2.0. All graded attempts in required and elective courses are calculated in the certificate GPA. Students cannot complete certificate or ancillary course requirements as pass/fail.
  4. Students must complete all ETST credit hours with CU Denver faculty.