Cultural Diversity , Graduate Certificate

The Cultural Diversity graduate certificate program provides graduate students/professionals who earned a bachelor’s degree the opportunity to acquire cross-cultural competency skills and expertise. 

Program Highlights

  • The program combines the expertise of faculty from the Colleges of Education, Arts and Humanities, and Social and Behavioral Sciences in providing excellent opportunities for historical, theoretical, and social science research.

Application Requirements

  •  Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • A personal statement describing your research interests, professional goals, and objectives for pursuing the certificate
  • Two letters of recommendation addressing your preparation for graduate study
  • Resume

Additional Requirements for International Applicants:

The program is offered exclusively online and is not eligible for I-20 issuance.

Application Deadlines

  U.S. Based Applicants International Applicants
Fall Start Rolling May 1
Spring Start Rolling September 1
Summer Start Rolling N/A

Time to Completion: 12 months


Graduate Coordinator Contact

Dr. Lu Yan
lu.yan@mnsu.edu
507-389-5276

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