DPD Assessment Results

Diversity, Power, & Discrimination

The goal of the requirement is to increase understanding of the complexity of the structures, systems, and ideologies that sustain discrimination and the unequal distribution of power and resources in society.

 Students will be required to take a minimum of 5 credits (or equivalent) of DPD approved courses.  DPD approved courses may have a U.S. focus, a global focus or both.  A U.S. focus means that the content focuses primarily on human diversity within the United States (based on race/ethnicity, gender, social class, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, and language). Discussion of global relationships may be included.  Courses may be approved from any field, and focus on a variety of issues; but all should include attention to issues of power and privilege in understanding human difference.

 Global DPD courses will focus primarily on human diversity and interdependence beyond the United States, including analysis of international, transnational and global phenomena. Discussion of implications of global issues for the United States may be included.  Courses may be approved from any field, and focus on a variety of issues; but all should include attention to issues of power and privilege in understanding human difference.

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2020-2021

2020-2021 DPD Report Summary