Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility (IDEAA), Certificate of Achievement
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility (IDEAA) Certificate of Achievement uses an intersectional approach, allowing individuals to gain expertise in comparative ethnicity and gender studies with the specifics on access to equity and inclusivity. It enables them to demonstrate their understanding of differences based on age, race, gender, and sexual orientation and their knowledge of social change movements. It enables them to analyze ethnic and gender studies, building a foundation for civic engagement.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Examine and address race, gender, class, ethnicity, and sexual orientation critically in the context of social and historical events.
- Apply an intersectional and multidisciplinary analysis to gender and ethnic studies.\n
- Compare and contrast the cultural experiences of diverse racial, gender, ethnic, or sexual orientations in order to understand how distinct lived experiences affect and influence human behavior.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| A. Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies | ||
| Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | ||
| B. Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies | ||
| Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies | ||
| Introduction to Gender and Sexuality | ||
| C. Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Images in Film | ||
| American Government and African American Politics | ||
| Chicanos in American Politics | ||
| Introduction to Native American Studies | ||
| Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in American Society | ||
| Sociology of Latinos and Latinas | ||
| D. Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Gender and Violence | ||
| Gender, Sexuality, and Popular Culture | ||
| Women of Color in the U.S. | ||
| Sports and Social Justice | ||
| Gender in American Politics | ||
| Total Units | 12 | |
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ETNC/SOCI 13 or ETNC 10 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity or Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| GWOS 1 | Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies or Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies or Women in United States History | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| GWOS/POLS 10 | Gender in American Politics or Gender and Violence or Gender, Sexuality, and Popular Culture or Women of Color in the U.S. or Sports and Social Justice | 3 |
| ETNC 6 | Ethnic Images in Film or American Government and African American Politics or Chicanos in American Politics or Introduction to Native American Studies or Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in American Society or Sociology of Latinos and Latinas | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 12 | |