Missouri State University has grown into a leading institution, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including business, education, health sciences, and the arts. Missouri State University's dedication to academic excellence is underscored by its robust faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, fostering an environment conducive to holistic student development and innovative research.

At Missouri State University, students benefit from a vibrant and inclusive campus community that promotes cultural diversity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning experiences. The university's strong emphasis on experiential education equips students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers and meaningful contributions to society. With a focus on fostering leadership, service, and community engagement, Missouri State University prepares students to become well-rounded professionals equipped to address the complex challenges of the modern world.

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This certificate is designed to provide students with course work and experiences to enhance the student’s cultural competence and increase understanding issues of diversity and inclusion. This will also assist in providing the background students will need to live and work in a diverse workforce and society. In keeping with the university’s public affairs mission the certificate seeks to equip students for greater cultural consciousness in the workplace and in the community. It is especially designed for students who will work in diverse environments associated with human resources, corporations or non-profits, and sales and marketing with a focus on issues of domestic diversity as experienced in the United States as evidenced in the title. Students completing this program will have a better understanding of the nature of social diversity and issues that people from diverse backgrounds experience. Show less