Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Law Enforcement, Certificate

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Students will benefit from increasing their knowledge in diversity, equity and inclusion issues. In addition, students will identify strategic approaches to creating and sustaining diverse workforces supported by organizational commitment to equity and diversity.

Understand the historical foundations and changing environment of diversity, equity and inclusion in today’s law enforcement workplace.

To understand diversity, equity, and inclusion as conceptual and theoretical frameworks in Law Enforcement agencies.

Demonstrate knowledge of change leadership theory and practice in organizations.

Identify best practices associated with leading vibrant learning organizations that effectively align diversity, equity, and inclusion practice with organizational strategy.
Demonstrate knowledge of cross culture differences and strategies for developing cultural competency within organizations.

Curriculum

DEI 601 - Critical Issues in Law Enforcement 3 Credit(s)
DEI 602 - Restorative Justice: Theory and Practice 3 Credit(s)
DEI 603 - Sociology of Law 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 9

Program Requirements:

Must comply with all general requirements of Widener University relating to the governance of graduate programs.
Must complete at least 9 credits of graduate work in the certificate program.
Must complete all of the degree requirements within a total of five calendar years.
Must maintain a minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all program coursework. Must earn a “B” or better in all courses.

The program of study that appears here applies to students who were admitted for the summer session of this catalog year and later. Students admitted prior to that term should select the appropriate catalog year of their admission. Choose previous catalogs from the Home, Graduate, or Undergraduate Catalog Page at http://Catalog.widener.edu.