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Diversity Studies at Edmonds Community College
Examine Diversity in Visions, Voices,
and Viewpoints
Prepare to take your place in today's diverse multicultural environment with awareness, knowledge, and skills about the people and events around you. Gain communication and critical thinking skills, increase your awareness of history and culture, and develop connections to communities.
Diversity Studies courses promote social justice, equality, awareness of cultural identity and examine the history of inclusion and exclusion. Learn about and discuss issues that surround topics such as gender, race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, age, social class, disabilities, and culture. Classes fulfill cultural diversity degree requirements.
Additional opportunities to earn credit by:
- attending college lectures and events
- organizing diverse events such as the powwow or women's conference
- discussing social justice topics with classmates in seminars
Classes include:
Introduction to Diversity Studies, 5 Credits (DIVST 100)
African-American History to 1865, 5 Credits (DIVST 117)
African-American History from 1865, 5 Credits (DIVST 118)
African-American History from 1945, 5 Credits (DIVST 119)
Survey of Visual Art, 5 Credits (DIVST 120)
Race and Ethnic Relations, 5 Credits (DIVST 125)
American Religious Diversity, 5 Credits (DIVST 130)
Northwest Coast Cultures, 5 Credits (DIVST 140)
Global Economic Development 5 credits (DIVST 150)
Health in Society 5 credits (DIVST 151)
Lecture and Events, variable credit (DIVST 165)
Event Production, 2 Credits, (DIVST 166)
Diversity Dialogues, 2 Credits (DIVST 181)
Introduction to Women's Studies, 5 Credits (DIVST 200)
North American Indians, 5 Credits (DIVST 210)
Francophone Cultures, 5 Credits (DIVST 215)
