Minor in Applied Diversity Studies

Being the first-of-its-kind, Minor in Applied Diversity Studies equips students from various disciplines with evidence-based practices necessary for establishing inclusive environments that foster collaboration, creativity, synergy, and collective wisdom. The Minor Programme aims to cultivate socially responsible leaders who champion diversity and inclusion, thereby making meaningful contributions to a more promising future for all.

The interdisciplinary nature of this Minor Programme provides students with exposure to various facets of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), encompassing aspects such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability, religion, and more. Through this comprehensive approach, students will gain a deep understanding of the interdisciplinary methods employed in studying DEI. It is particularly suitable for students from fields such as social work, business, education, journalism, and related disciplines, where the ability to work across differences is central to their professional roles.

Upon completion of the Minor Programme, students will be able to:

1. gain significant insights into the burgeoning field of DEI, including but not limited to its interdisciplinary nature, history, development, debates and cross-fertilization with other disciplines and practices; (K)
2. acquire the competency in designing, analyzing and interpreting DEI audits using advanced quantitative and qualitative social science research methods; (K/S)
3. master the latest set of skills and empirically-proven practices to establish DEI by creating design plans and strategies that optimize available resources to achieve maximum results; (K/S)
4. demonstrate sufficient levels of communication and facilitation skills to converge diverse ideas into solutions that cater to the underlying needs and values; (K/S/V)
5. investigate issues from multiple perspectives while maintaining a respectful and empathetic attitude toward people who hold different views; (S/V)
6. develop an inclusive leadership mindset and skillset that orients to the whole with the spirit of collaboration and high inter-cultural sensitivity; (K/S/V)
7. integrate theory and practice in a flexible way that addresses challenges with an awareness of the circumstantial parameters while actively creating conditions to surpass them; (K/S) and
8. cultivate the capacity for life-long learning and a strong sense of commitment to embodying the values of DEI in every step of endeavours toward mutually beneficial goals. (S/V)

K = Knowledge outcomes
S = Skills outcomes
V= Values and Attitudes outcomes

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Course grades will be available in CUSIS through the following path: MyCUHK > CUSIS > Academic Records > View Grade > select the corresponding academic term.

A student who wishes to lodge a grade appeal in a particular course MUST approach the course teaching staff within two weeks from the grade release date. Late appeal will NOT be accepted.

Source: https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/clear/qm/ch8.html