An Interdisciplinary Approach to Curriculum
Our courses seek to educate leadership professionals who are able to foster a culture of belonging within their organizations, guided by the wealth of experience and academic rigor our faculty bring to this program.
Through collaborative curriculum from the College of Arts and Sciences, Opus College of Business and the School of Education, graduates of the MA in Diversity Leadership will be able to leverage the unique elements of the program. You’ll gain cultural competence to equip employees to do meaningful work and align the organization’s values with its practices.
Learn Everything at your own Pace
The program is designed for busy people and allows you to learn at the pace that is right for you. For example, if you aren't able to take classes during the summer, you can skip summer semester and complete the degree in three years instead of two.
Hear About Our Courses
Listen to affiliated faculty for the MA in Diversity Leadership discuss the purpose and focus of a few key courses.
MA in Diversity Leadership Courses
Students will take 6 required courses and 6 elective courses in two areas of study: Principles in Leadership and Culture and Society. Each course will run independently for a 7-week time period.
MADL 500 Leading Self and Diverse Teams
MADL 510 Leading Inclusive Organizations
MADL 520 Storytelling for Inclusive Cultures
MADL 550 Race, Culture, and Power
MADL 560 Biological Sex, Gender, and Sexuality
MADL 570 Navigating Political Polarization
MADL 600 Organizational Leadership for Social Justice
MADL 610 Street Art and Social Justice
MADL 620 Equity Focused Leadership: Intersectionality of Disability and Other Social Identities
MADL 640 Religion in Public and Professional Life
MADL 650 Intercultural Competence for Diversity Leadership
MADL 660 Borders, Immigration, Identity
MADL 670 Historical Foundations of Race in America
Take the Next Step
Learn more about earning a MA in Diversity Leadership or the University of St. Thomas by requesting more information or attending a virtual Group Information Session.