Diversity & Community Minor
This program is based on an integration of courses that already exist in Campbellsville University in order to assist students in achieving a more comprehensively diverse perspective regarding the world around them in order to create more awareness and understanding around issues of diversity. Students who graduate with this minor will be able to adequately articulate inter-related issues of diversity and apply their understanding to real world situations. Students should take 9 hours within a group, but no more than 9 within a particular group. The remaining hours should come from the list of electives. Students may also choose electives from the courses listed within the groupings as long as they do not exceed 9 hours in a particular group.
Required Courses: 21 Hours
Take each course on this list:
SOC 270 Diversity & Community 3
CHS 317 Diversity in the Bible 3
Choose three courses from one of the following groupings: 9 Hours
Group A (Sociology)
Choose three courses from this list: 9 Hours
SOC 325 Social Stratification and Mobility 3
SOC 330 Social Problems 3
SOC 342 Race and Ethnic Relations 3
SOC 365 Social Change 3
SOC 370 Community Sociology 3
SOC 430 Environmental Sociology 3
SOC 435 Sociology of Violence 3
Group B (Criminal Justice)
Choose three courses from this list: 9 Hours
CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CJ 235 Criminology 3
CJ 431 Civil Liberties 3
CJ 450 Victimology 3
Group C (History)
Choose three courses from this list: 9 Hours
HST 362 Kentucky History 3
HST 388 Women in American History 3
HST 467 History of Civil Rights 3
HST 473 Latin American History 3
HST 476 African-American History and Religion 3
Group D (Political Science)
Choose three courses from this list: 9 Hours
POL 315 World Geography 3
POL 341 Comparative Governments 3
POL 352 International Relations 3
POL 355 Global Human Rights 3
Group E (Psychology)
Choose three courses from this list: 9 Hours
PSY 312 Human Cognitive Processes 3
PSY 321 Lifespan Development 3
PSY 333 Group Dynamics 3
PSY 343 Gender Studies 3
Group F (Christian Studies)
Choose three courses from this list: 9 Hours
CHS 234 World Religions 3
CHS 323 Studies in the Gospels 3
CHS 338 The Bible and the Environment 3
CHS 436 Ethical Teaching of Jesus 3
Group G (International Studies)
Choose three courses from this list: 9 Hours
ISA 210 Introduction to International Studies 3
ISA 220 Intercultural Communication 3
ISA 480 Study Abroad 3
Diversity and Community Electives (6 hours)
Choose two courses from this list: 6 Hours
ECO 452 Comparative Economic Systems 3
ECO 461 International Trade 3
BA 310 Consumer Behavior 3
BA 482 Conflict Resolution 3
ENG 373 Creative Writing 3
ENG 484 Adolescent Literature 3
ENV 310 Environmental Ethics 3
HP 360 Gender and Diversity Issues 3
HP 415 Ethics in Sport 3
MAC 210 Mass Media and Society 3
MAC 365 Public Relations 3
FLM 375 Politics in Film 3
GEG 321 Cultural Geography and Anthropology 3
ART 411 World Art 3
PHI 361 Ethics 3
MUS 325 Music in World Culture 3
** Students may choose any other course listed above as an elective except those in the section chosen as the emphasis area.
** Other relevant courses (280, 380, and 480) approved by Dr. Ruiz and/or Dr. Hernandez or advisor, as they are offered.
First Generation Scholars Program
Program designed to establish a cohort of students who as freshmen will enter and move through certain classes together. As these students progress through the University, they will provide mentorship for next cohort of First Generation Scholars. Students in this program are awarded a small stipend
Dialogue on Race:
Since the fall of 1999 during the month of October, CU has celebrated Dialogue on Race. This is an intentional conversation on issues of race, ethnicity, economic status, and language that have historically separated us. To celebrate, guest speakers are invited to come to classes to lead discussions on these issues. This annual conversation has continued each fall semester with literally hundreds of students in various classes and organizations across the campus being involved. In addition, CU Diversity and Community Program hosts campus-wide student activities centered around the celebration of difference.
John Chowning Award for Diversity and Community- Student Award:
This award is for a CU Student has gone above beyond to promote diversity and inclusion on our campus. This student can be in any class standing, but should have no disciplinary actions beyond low-level referrals on record. Anyone can nominate for this award.
John Chowning Award for Diversity and Community- Staff Award
This award is for a CU staff member who has gone above and beyond to promote diversity and inclusion on our campus by assisting students in non-academic areas. There is no criteria regarding length of employment at CU
John Chowning Award for Diversity and Community- Faculty Award
This award is for a CU faculty member who has gone above and beyond to promote diversity and inclusion on our campus through course integration of diverse issues and/or scholarship. Both tenured and non-tenured faculty can qualify for this award.
Dr. Carey Ruiz
Associate Professor of Sociology cdruiz@campbellsville.edu (207) 789-5177 Location Main Campus Building Diversity & Community Center Room A UPO 903 View Full Bio