The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership certificate is designed to quickly familiarize you with the key concepts and important tools you need to successfully lead strategic organizational change. From courses on academic leadership to law and policy, the program is designed to get you up to speed on current issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The four-course certificate is available fully online or in a hybrid format (with both online and on-campus courses). Both online and in-person courses are offered in the evenings and weekends, making the program ideal for working professionals.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership certificate learn key concepts and important tools to advance positive change in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. After completing the certificate, students can apply to the master's degree program, as the credits earned towards this certificate will be automatically counted toward earning the MA in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership.

Application Requirements

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership program is committed to holistically reviewing all applications. This means that each application will undergo a balanced review across all components to assess the student's fit with the program.

Application Fee
Resume/CV
Personal Statement: Please give your reasons for deciding to do graduate work in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership (DEIJ-L). We are particularly concerned that you cover these points:
- What previous experiences and commitments have brought you to the decision to apply for graduate training?
- What are your chief objectives in applying now, and how will the DEIJ-L program help you in pursuit of your objectives and vocation?
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable
Transcripts
One Letter of Recommendation

Tuition and Financial Aid

See Tuition and Financial Aid information for GSAS Programs.

Faculty

Keith Maddox

Professor and Co-Director Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership Program

Social Cognition, Stereotyping, Prejudice, Discrimination

Silas Pinto

Professor of the Practice and Co-Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership Program

Julian Agyeman

Professor and Department Chair of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning and Fletcher Professor of Rhetoric and Debate

Sustainability policy and planning; environmental and food justice; intercultural cities

Maritsa Barros

Lecturer

Linda Beardsley

Distinguished Senior Lecturer

Linda's research interests include developing effective partnerships between higher education and public schools, training teachers to teach in urban settings, and integrating technology into classroom teaching. Her articles and book reviews have been published in Childhood Education, International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, The Newslink, Helping Young Children Learn, and Massachusetts Department of Education publications.