You must complete the six required courses for a total of 11.7 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), which is equivalent to 117 contact hours. The program must be completed in sequence as a cohort over six-months. The DEI Summer cohort sessions are held Monday-Wednesday; 9 AM (EDT) - 4:30 PM (EDT) on the SCS Campus in downtown Washington, DC. The DEI Fall cohort sessions are held from Thursday-Saturday; 9:30 AM (EDT) - 5 PM (EDT) and are delivered in a live-online format via Zoom Conferencing. Full attendance for each class session and the Polarities Workshop (delivered live-online via Zoom conferencing) is mandatory to successfully complete this Executive Certificate Program.
Theoretical Foundations of Diversity & Inclusion (1.95 CEUs)
Cultural and Social Group Identities: Expanding Self-Awareness (1.95 CEUs)
Resistance and Renewal: D & I Change Initiatives (1.95 CEUs)
A Systems Approach to D & I Measurement (1.95 CEUs)
Workplace Applications A: Leading and Influencing (1.95 CEUs)
Workplace Applications B: Leading and Influencing (1.95 CEUs)
What Is Live Online Learning?
Live online instruction is enhanced by incorporating various instructional practices and technology tools. Features such as Zoom video conferencing, breakout rooms, and chat allow for real-time interaction and collaboration among learners. Tools like Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Canvas Groups facilitate teamwork and information sharing within the learning community. Polling, surveys, and threaded discussion boards promote active engagement and the expression of opinions. It is important to foster social respect, privacy, and incorporate Jesuit values to create a supportive and inclusive online environment. By utilizing these practices and tools effectively, live online instruction can be engaging, interactive, and conducive to meaningful learning experiences.