Academics
Program Description
The MS in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership will consist of 11 courses with a total of 31 credits. The instruction will primarily occur online and will include both synchronous and asynchronous learning. While asynchronous activities will concentrate on lectures, readings, discussions, and critical reflection, etc., the synchronous activities will consist of real-time discussions, small group work, role-playing exercises, and mock facilitation essential to building the capacity to serve as a diversity, equity, and inclusive practitioner. The one-credit Intercultural Impact Institute is currently designed as a two-day in-person institute consisting of face-to-face lectures, trainings, discussions, and presentations at UMB’s campus in Baltimore, MD.
Program Completion Timeline
- The degree is designed for completion within 2.5 years academic years, but students are allowed up to five years to complete the program.
- Participants can start the program in the fall term only.
Educational Objectives
By the completion of the MS in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership and consistent with the adapted National Association for Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) standards of practice, students will be able to:
- Conceptualize the diversity mission of an organization through a broad and inclusive definition of diversity;
- Articulate in verbal and written form, the importance of equity, inclusion, and diversity;
- Understand the contexts, cultures, and politics within organizations that impact the implementation and management of effective diversity change efforts;
- Articulate in verbal and written form, the range of evidence for the benefits that through diversity, inclusion, and equity;
- Develop innovative ways to utilize professional development efforts to advance the diversity mission of organizations;
- Develop innovative ways to utilize organizational programming that enhances the diversity mission of organizations;
- Demonstrate procedural knowledge for responding to bias incidents when they occur;
- Identify how various forms of organizational data can be used to benchmark and promote accountability for the diversity mission of organizations;
- Apply climate research in the development and advancement of a positive and inclusive climate for diversity;
- Analyze current and historical knowledge related to issues of nondiscrimination, access, and equity; and
- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the various laws, regulations, and policies related to equity and diversity.