Equity and justice
Certificate, undergraduate
A better future for all
The certificate in equity and justice will help you deepen your knowledge and skills in addressing today’s most pressing issues of equity, inclusion and social justice. This interdisciplinary program combines classroom-based coursework with applied workshops led by experienced practitioners. This model ensures you’ll engage with critical theories and concepts while you learn to put them into practice. It can be paired with any major or minor on campus or serve as a standalone degree.
This flexible 12-credit certificate can be individually tailored to align with your personal interests, professional goals and community needs. Through the certificate, you will develop structural understandings of inequality and inclusion that can strengthen your ability to work effectively in diverse contexts. Whether you are a student preparing for a career, a professional seeking to expand your expertise or a community member committed to making a difference, this program equips you with tools for thoughtful engagement with social structures, policies and practices.
As a graduate of the program, you will be prepared to engage more effectively in roles that require working with people whose experiences may differ from your own — an especially important skill for those in client-facing professions such as education, social services, health care, law and business. With scholarly grounding and practical application, the certificate in equity and justice provides a strong foundation for creating more equitable communities and organizations.
Overview
Related Topics
Move towards a more ethical and inclusive workforce
Degree fit
The Equity and Justice Certificate is a great fit for you if:
- You’re a student looking to deepen your understanding of diversity and inclusion while enhancing your academic credentials.
- You’re a professional in any field (business, healthcare, education, social services, etc.) seeking to strengthen your ability to create inclusive environments and better engage with diverse populations.
- You work in human resources and want to develop skills in diversity and inclusion initiatives to support organizational growth and equity.
- You’re a community leader or advocate aiming to improve your ability to work with diverse groups and address social justice issues.
- You’re an educator or administrator looking to foster inclusive classrooms and school environments.
- You work in a nonprofit or are a medical professional and want to enhance your capacity to serve diverse communities and address systemic barriers.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
2,053 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
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$81,914
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
Many U of I classes include service-learning projects in the community.
Internships
Internships are available both locally and nationally to meet individual interests and career goals.
Application information
Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admission requirements to learn more.
Undergraduate certificate application process
Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.
Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.