Definition:
A course on human diversity is topically focused and directly relevant to present day society, involving either (1) the comparative study of different populations or (2) the study of any specific population characterized by distinctive physical, cultural, or linguistic qualities. This also includes the study of peoples, and cultures other than those of the United States in which a population may represent the majority or dominant people in their country of origin.

Criteria:
To be on the approved list for the University diversity requirement:

A course must have human diversity/multiculturalism as a major aspect of the class and also must be directly relevant to present day society, as demonstrated by the syllabus and student assignments.

In addition, courses must meet one of the following criteria:

The course is comparative in nature (multi-cultural or cross-population).

The course treats multiple aspects of diversity and/or culture (such as race, gender, age, class, etc.) in a single area of study (e.g. the American West, the health care setting, political behavior etc.).

The course is specific to a particular group of people or culture that is not present or is under-represented in the general social-economic-political framework of the United States.

Implementation Model:
To satisfy the University diversity requirement, each student who is a candidate for a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Bachelor of Music degree, a Bachelor of Music Education degree, a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, a Bachelor of Science degree, a Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree, an Associate of Science degree, or a Associate of Arts degree will complete a minimum of 3 credit hours from the list of courses approved for the diversity requirement. Courses taken as part of a student=s major or minor program requirements or taken to satisfy the General Education requirements may also count toward the diversity requirement if on the approved list.