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Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Certificate
Empower yourself to create positive change in the world. Through the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) certificate, you’ll deepen your understanding and embrace the richness of our global community
Be an Advocate for Everyone
Expand your comprehension of our ever-evolving global landscape. Enroll in the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) certificate program to elevate your awareness of various perspectives, enhance your interpersonal communication skills and fortify your dedication to fostering positive change worldwide.
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Certificate objectives
The Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion certificate offers the opportunity to:
- Gain greater appreciation of cultural differences
- Enhance interactions with individuals of diverse backgrounds
- Develop critical self-reflection and awareness of your own culture
- Assess and understand culture-related privilege and social justice
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How it Works
As a JEDI participant, you’ll accumulate 10 points toward your certificate through eligible courses and experiences during your undergraduate career at A&M-Commerce.
Choose one course from each category:
Course | Title |
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CID 1301 | Foundations of Cultural Competency |
Course | Title |
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ENG 355 | Women Writers |
GDRS 200 | Introduction to Gender Studies |
GDRS 340 | Topics in Sexuality Studies |
GDRS 425 | Gender, Culture, Society |
GDRS 497 | Special Topics in Gender Studies |
HIST 473 | Women and Gender in European History |
HIST 479 | Women, Gender and Sexuality in US History |
LIBS 350 | Seminar in Global Human Rights and Social Justice |
SOC 312 | Sociology of Gender |
Course | Title |
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AFAM 200 | Introduction to African-American Studies |
COMS 408 | GLB/Intercultural Communication |
ENG 443 | Latino/a Literature |
ENG 444 | African Diasporic Literatures |
HIST 450 | African American History |
LALS 101 | Introduction to Latin American & US Latino Studies |
MUS 1315 | World Music |
PSY 211 | Diversity |
SOC 310 | Sociology/Psychology of Diverse Populations |
SOC 370 | Racial and Ethnic Diversity |
THEA 341 | Voices from the Alternative Canon |
Course | Title |
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ENG 202 | Marginalized Literatures |
HIST 408 | Themes in World History |
HIST 440 | Civil Rights Movement |
PSCI 333 | Non-European Political Systems |
PSCI 443 | Civil Liberties & Civil Rights |
SOC 1306 | US-Social Problems |
SOC 311 | Social Class, Wealth, Power |
PSY 310 | GLB/US-Psychology and Sociology of Diverse Populations |
PSY 492 | Health Psychology |
AG 392 | Applied Ethics US World Agr |
Choose a combination of experiences for one or two points each:
- Earn one point for each co-curricular relevant event.
- Earn one point for each course-embedded experience that exposes you to justice, equity, diversity or inclusion.
- Earn two points for each immersive experience such as studying abroad.
Consult with your advisor for a list of eligible experiences.
Eligible Experiences
These experiences may be applied toward your JEDI certificate. Availability changes each semester. Please consult with your academic advisor for more information about JEDI-eligible experiences.
Title |
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Diversity Speaker Series |
Cultural Extravaganza |
Indigenous Peoples Month Kickoff |
LGBTQ+ Month Kickoff |
LGBTQ+ Book Author Lunch and Learn |
Ability Status Themed Film |
Lions Against Hunger |
Disability Awareness Month Kickoff |
Cultural Appropriation vs Appreciation Workshop |
Black History Month Kickoff |
Social Change Conference |
Black History Month Speaker |
Autism Awareness Month Kickoff |
Women’s History Month Kickoff |
Wheelchair Basketball |
The History of NIRSA |
International Sports in America (Box Cricket) |
Women of Commerce |
Global Cultural Fest |
Cesar Chavez Day of Service |
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium – CoEHS |
Title |
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Study Abroad |
Leadership Without Limits |
COUN 497 Cultural Enrichment Seminar |
Course | Title |
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ART 338 | Topics in Non-Western Art |
ART 497 | History of Art & Protest |
BGS 401 | Globalization |
CJCB 406 | Implicit Bias (requires modification) |
CSCI 233 | Application Programming Development |
ECE 313 | Child Development |
ECE 358 | Language Acquisition |
ECE 366 | Learning Environments |
HIST 311 | Modern East Asia |
HIST 316 | Modern India |
HIST 317 | Modern Middle East |
HIST 325 | Colonial Latin America |
HIST 327 | Latin American in the Modern Period |
HIST 413 | Food in World History |
HIST 417 | History of the Ottoman Empire |
HIST 418 | Themes in Asian or Middle East History |
HIST 428 | History of Modern Mexico |
HIST 436 | Russia and the Soviet Union from Peter to Putin |
MGT 439 | GLB/Business Strategy |
MGT 527 | GLB/Strategic Management |
MKT 467 | Global Buyer Behavior |
MUS 100R | Recital |
MUS 1310 | Introduction to Jazz and Jazz Rock |
MUS 1313 | Latin American Music |
MUS 321 | Instruments in Elementary Music |
MUS 352.144 | Principle Applied |
MUS450 | Music and Movement for Child I |
MUS 465 | Music and Movement for Child II |
MUS 1116 | Ear Training I |
MUS 1117 | Ear Training II |
MUS 2116 | Ear Training III |
MUS 2117 | Ear Training IV |
NURS 3133 | Gerontology |
NURS 3313 | Therapeutic Communication |
NURS 3414 | Health Assessment |
NURS 3531 | Maternal/Newborn Nursing |
NURS 4540 | Mental Health Nursing |
NURS 4660 | Rural & Community Health Nursing |
ORGL 431 | Developing Globally Competent Leaders |
PHO 1301 | Photography Appreciation |
PSY 205 | Applied Professional Ethics |
PSY 316 | Abnormal Psychology |
PSY 317 | Psychology of Personality |
PSY 319 | Child and Adolescent Development |
PSY 322 | Lifespan Development |
PSY 327 | Cognitive Social Psychology |
PSY 338 | International Psychology |
SOC 350 | Drugs and Society |
SPED 346 | Survey of Exceptionalities |
SWK 340 | Global Perspectives of Human Welfare |
Showcase your knowledge of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in a public demonstration of competence and celebration.
Consult with your advisor for eligible showcase opportunities.
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