HIED 721 - Diversity and Equity in Higher Education

Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed

This course will provide opportunities for knowledge and research in areas of multiculturalism, interculturalism, access, program design, government and institutional initiatives, social justice and equity related to underrepresented populations in Higher Education. Students will examine past and present case law and governmental policies and programs that have addressed or attempted to address diversity and equity in colleges and universities. Theories and literature on ethnocentrism, inclusion, diversity, equity, race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationalities, gender and age will be discussed and reviewed.