Introduction

This certificate provides knowledge and skills for government and nonprofit organizational managers and leaders interested in strengthening principles and practices that support equity, diversity, and inclusion within their organizations and as their organizations interact with the larger society. 

Prospective students who wish to pursue this certificate must apply as non-degree applicants. Learn more on the School of Public Affairs admission web page.

Program Delivery

Courses are offered on campus, online, and hybrid formats.

Program Requirements

• Students must successfully complete 12 credit hours of approved coursework.
• Students must maintain at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA in this program.
• This program must be completed within 7 years.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Core Courses		6
PUAD 5260	Managing for Social Equity
PUAD 5271	Managing Change
Electives		6
Students must complete two elective courses from the list below. Students may take a maximum of 1 elective outside the School of Public Affairs (i.e., non-PUAD course).
PUAD 5170	Strategic Management for Nonprofit and Public Managers
PUAD 5220	Human Resource and Talent Management
PUAD 5380	Public Participation, Political Equity, and Government
PUAD 5440	Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
PUAD 5628	Social Problems and Policies
PUAD 5010	Rocky Mountain Program
PUAD 5030	Denver Community Leadership Forum
COMM 5270	Intercultural Communication
SOCY 5020	Race, Culture and Immigration
SOCY 5270	Socl Meanings of Reproduction
SOCY 5440	Poverty and Social Inequality
ETST 5165	Cultural Diversity Awareness in the Workplace
PSCI 5075	Gentrification and Social Equity
CBHS 6621	Introduction to Maternal and Child Health
Total Hours		12