Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate (DEI) provides Jacksonville University students with the opportunity to enhance any major through the successful completion of the DEI certificate. Developed in support of Jacksonville University's commitment to DEI, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate program provides students with an opportunity to increase insight and understanding beyond the required core curriculum. The certificate draws upon critical theory in a variety of disciplines and focuses on viewpoints in DEI from both global and American perspectives. The certificate includes nine (9) credit hours of coursework in approved DEI courses. Successful completion of any one of the three (3) credit approved DEI courses applied towards the certificate will satisfy the DEI graduation requirement.
Certificate Credit Hour Requirements Credits
Nine (9) credit hours are required.
Completion of three (3) credit foundation course Psych-250/SOC-250 3
Completion of at least two (2) additional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion classes
or six (6) additional credits in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion classes. 6
Total Credits: 9
One of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion classes selected from the list may be applied to the student's major or minor. However, this class may not replace or substitute the university core curriculum course requirements.
Other requirements:
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 in all classes used for certificate.
- Students who are eligible for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate must apply for it no later than their final semester before graduation.
- Non -JU students are not permitted to complete the certificate.