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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Students in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) track earn up to 16 stackable credits, including an undergraduate Certificate of Proficiency in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, that apply directly to undergraduate degree programs at Peirce College.

This track equips students with a well-rounded recognition of the historical and modern-day impact diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging have on society and the workplace, and adds DEIB to their professional skill sets. In addition, graduates will be able to:

  • Identify various measures of difference within society, historically and present-day. 
  • Identify key concepts of diversity in an organizational setting.
  • Demonstrate concepts of self-awareness and inclusivity.

Peirce counselors will connect graduates with employment opportunities in the region and help them apply for jobs, prepare for interviews and leverage the College’s alumni network.

 

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Explore your career via our Career Bridge Portal, where you can see the credentials and skills required for in-demand jobs, find current job opportunities in our region, and see how any transfer credits you have apply to Peirce College programs.

Applying to Career Bridge is free.

APPLY to CAREER BRIDGE to take the next step.


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Courses and Certifications

Course

Credits

PLA Option

PRC 101 Peirce Orientation

1

 

MGT 102 Foundation of Diversity (Coursera)*

3

 

MGT 119 Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

3

 

MGT 126 Organizations and People 

3

PLA option

MGT 222 Applications in DEIB

3

 
COM 202 Intercultural Communications 3 

Total

16 credits

 
*this course is offered at no cost.

Why Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging?

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is a strategy and priority for many companies and organizations, especially those focused on building inclusive workplaces to help drive sustainable growth and innovation.

  • According to Indeed, the number of jobs focused on diversity, inclusion and belonging are growing
  • A study by McKinsey found that executive teams with higher gender diversity were 25% more likely to earn higher profits.
  • A Boston Consulting Group study found that companies with more diverse management teams have 19% higher revenues due to innovation.
  • A CNBC survey found that the majority of employees want to work at companies that value diversity, equity and inclusion and have DEIB policies.

    To get started, APPLY to CAREER BRIDGE.


    Questions about corporate partnerships:
    Contact Dr. Stephanie Gibbs-Emenaka at sgibbs-emenaka@peirce.edu or 215.670.9279.

    Questions from individual learners:
    Contact LaKeesha Johnson at lrjohnson@peirce.edu or 215.670.9388.


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