WMU Essential Studies

Diversity and Inclusion

As a WMU student, you will develop an understanding of diversity and inclusion in meaningful ways. You can explore this important topic further by adding courses from the list below to your essential studies curriculum.

Western Michigan University's current semester courses and descriptions are listed below. Enrolled students can also access descriptions by logging into GoWMU and accessing Degree Works.

Courses designated as DI fulfill the Diversity and Inclusion requirement.
Courses designated as PS fulfill the Planetary Sustainability requirement.

Carlos

Carlos is a youth and community development major. He hopes to work in an agency focused on youth dropout prevention. He plans to seek an internship in an alternative high school or juvenile home and wanted to develop skills in the area of behavior management to understand how to help youth shape positive behaviors.

Oral/Digital Communications: COM1000 Communication and Community Engagement
Critical Thinking in the Arts and Humanities: SWRK1000 Intr-Social Service
Artistic Theory and Practice: HISP3390 Contemporary Latin America
Societies and Cultures: ADA3410 Diversity and Substance AbuseDI
Local and National Perspectives: FCS4120 Family PolicyDI
Personal Wellness: CECP3700 Career Planning and DevelopmentDI