Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Educational Leadership Doctoral Certificate

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Educational Leadership Certification is housed in the Interdisciplinary Doctor of Education Program for Educational Leaders (IDEPEL) and Healthcare Education programs. This certification prepares leaders across K-12 schools, colleges and universities, social sector fields (e.g., healthcare, organizations, educational non-profits, government), and healthcare education to lead in culturally relevant ways and to facilitate others' learning and interactions in diverse contexts.There are two options for obtaining the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Educational Leadership Certification:

  • Option 1: Required four-courses are embedded into the Ed.D. curriculum and degree program; all IDEPEL/Healthcare Education Ed.D. students receive the certificate as part of the program
  • Option 2: Stand-alone four-course (12 credits) certification, with or without the option to count toward future Ed.D. degree completion

From the list below, students select four (of five) courses toward the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Educational Leadership Certificate:

● (Fall, Hybrid) EDL 830: Critical Conversations in Leadership for Social Justice

● (Fall, Hybrid) EDL 850/851: Learning Design and Environment

● (Spring, Hybrid) EDL 820: Interdisciplinary Leadership Theory

● (Summer I, Hybrid) EDL 880: Community Engaged Leadership

● (Summer II, Online) EDL 885: Global Perspectives on Leadership