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Big Ideas Certificate
Gain a deeper understanding of the modern world and communicate more effectively across all disciplines.
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LGBT and Queer Studies
Critically examine diversity in sexual and gender identities.
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Museum Studies Certificate
The certificate in Museum Studies introduces students to the broad range of work found in museum settings.
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Pan African Studies Certificate
Expand your awareness of the diverse cultures, contributions, and challenges of people of African descent on the African continent, in the United States, and beyond.
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Sustainability Studies
Focuses on “the health and integrity of human societies and the natural world.”
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Women’s and Gender Studies
Increase students’ interdisciplinary knowledge about the gendered nature of women’s experiences and the ways that all genders are shaped by history, culture, and society.