Columbia-Greene Community College

Microcredential in

Foundations of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Registration is completed with Columbia-Greene Community College.

Columbia-Greene Community College

Hudson, NY 12534

Hybrid

Delivery

1 Semester

Estimated time to complete

75 Hours

Instruction hours

$450.00

Estimated cost*

What you'll learn

The CGCC Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Microcredential is a nine-credit program designed to attract and prepare students for success in diverse, inclusive workplaces and communities. Through an examination of major social institutions in the United States and their connections to power, conflict, and social change, students explore critical concepts such as privilege, justice, oppression, and bias related to social class, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, and ethnicity. The program builds cultural awareness, sensitivity, and analytical skills that are increasingly valued by employers across industries. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares students to engage effectively in diverse environments, apply inclusive practices, and contribute meaningfully to equity and inclusion efforts in professional and community settings.

A hybrid microcredential from Columbia-Greene Community College (75 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Columbia-Greene Community College.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

Section 1:

Open

What you can earn

Foundations of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Microcredential (Digital Badge)

Pathway to Credit

This Columbia-Greene Community College course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.

CampusMajorCounts asDegreeCreditsAs of
College of OptometryLiberal ArtsGEN 100 Career ReadinessBachelor's6Oct 6, 2025
SUNY CantonGeneral StudiesINT 110 Applied Skills SeminarAssociate5Jan 4, 2026

College of Optometry

Major

Liberal Arts

Counts as

GEN 100 Career Readiness

Degree

Bachelor's

Credits

6

As of

Oct 6, 2025

SUNY Canton

Major

General Studies

Counts as

INT 110 Applied Skills Seminar

Degree

Associate

Credits

5

As of

Jan 4, 2026

Skills covered

Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Social Change

Funding opportunities

You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.

SUNY Reskilling Fund (Grant)

Covers tuition for short-term training that leads to in-demand jobs.

Who qualifies: Unemployed or underemployed New York residents.

* Estimated cost

Each campus will confirm final costs.