Why This Certificate is For You

Valuing and learning from the unique contributions of every person.

The 12-credit graduate certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is designed for students seeking a broad focus on DEI, both in employee matters as well as in the policies and programs provided by government and nonprofit organizations serving the public.

 

This certificate aligns with the Master of Public Administration.

Law, Justice and Public Affairs

Law, Justice and Public Affairs

Program Type

Certificate
CERT

Locations/Format

Fully Online

Cost

Tuition and Fees
UBalt offers regional, in-state tuition for select out-of-state areas.

Requirements

All Certificate Requirements

A 12-credit Graduate Certificate

 

No test requirements for admission.

Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Stackable credentials

The Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is a great way to explore graduate-level coursework and get a head start if you decide to continue into the Master of Public Administration.

Flexible scheduling

You can complete the certificate program entirely online, in person or a hybrid option, depending on your schedule and needs. This program is 12 credits and can be completed in as little as one year.

Professional networking

You’ll be part of engaging discussions with other career-minded students and faculty who are practitioners in their field.

Enhanced career options

A number of local governments in the Baltimore metropolitan area have created offices with the charge of applying a DEI lens to their organizations’ outputs and outcomes. Completion of the DEI certificate from UBalt will increase your human capital, by providing the skills and competencies to assist state and local government organizations to undertake and improve this function

 

Learn more about the Admission Process.

 

What Our Graduates Do

A DEI certificate can help you develop and lead DEI initiatives, and drive cultural change. It can also help you expand your current role or change careers.

 

Common Roles

  • Chief Diversity Officer
  • Diversity and Inclusion Manager
  • Equity Cultivator
  • Cultural Transformation Specialist
  • Accessibility Advocate
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A Message from Dean Roger Hartley

We believe that public service is the highest of callings, and an opportunity to spend a fantastic career improving lives.
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Admission Information

  • A qualified candidate will have a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Applicants who do not meet all of these qualifications may, with the approval of the program's admission committee, be accepted if there is space available. Additional criteria may apply; see the UBalt Graduate Catalog for further information.
  • Let us know when you are ready to earn your master's degree by applying to the program. Our online application will only take you a few minutes to complete. Before you submit the application, you’ll be asked to use your credit card or bank account to pay the $50 application fee.
  • A Statement of Personal Interest can be submitted electronically as part of the online application.
  • Insider tips: The earlier you apply and submit a completed application, the faster you’ll receive an admission decision. Each one of your supporting admission documents may be sent individually. Your admission portal will keep track of what the UBalt Admission team has received.
    • When you attend an information session or discuss your application with an Admission counselor be sure to get your application fee waiver code and save yourself $50.
  • Official transcript(s). Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including graduate courses, if applicable) be sent directly from each institution attended; electronic transcripts are encouraged.
  • Have at least one professor or employer submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. It should be sent in a sealed envelope with a signature across the sealed portion

The University of Baltimore
Office of Graduate Admission
101 W. Mt. Royal Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201

documents@ubalt.edu

Program Contacts

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Tylis Cooper

Academic Adviser

 

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