The Certificate in Intergroup Dialogue (IGD) is the first undergraduate interdisciplinary certificate, serving IUPUI's strategic plan initiative to promote an inclusive campus culture. The certificate is a collaborative effort between:
- IU School of Liberal Arts
- IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs
- IU School of Social Work
- Purdue School of Engineering and Technology
- IUPUI Office of Intercultural Literacy, Capacity, and Engagement
By earning the IGD certificate, you will learn about intercultural communication, conflict resolution, civil discourse, and leadership.
The curriculum includes courses in the following areas:
- General Education (3 credit hours): The course is dialogue-intensive and incorporates the four-stage IGD teaching model.
- Leadership Development and Communication Skills (3 credit hours): The course is designed to train you to facilitate dialogues for other students.
- Social Identity and Diversity (3 credit hours): The course provides additional context in social identity and diversity issues relevant to your chosen field.
- Capstone (3 credits hours): The course is a 400-level course that guides you to facilitate dialogues in subsequent general education "dialogue-intensive" courses for your peers.
Note: At least one class must be taken through the school from which you wish to receive the certificate.
