The IDC offers two courses for interested students: The Diversity Advocate course (3 credits) and an Introduction to Peer Education and Diversity course (2 credits; Spring semester only).

UBE 496: Diversity Advocates Course; 3 credits

Diversity Advocates are undergraduate peer educators who promote diversity and social justice, increase awareness and knowledge of diversity-related issues; create dialogue that explores the definition and perception of diversity and work to build a University commUNITY. Diversity Advocates conduct educational workshops with UB101 classes, student clubs and organizations and residence halls to promote the awareness, acceptance and necessity for diversity education.

UBE 110: Introduction to Peer Education; 2 credits

This course prepares students for a peer education experience - providing the skills necessary to play a role as a peer educator, a resident advisor, a leader of a club or organization or for future careers. This course has a special focus on personal/cultural identity, interculturalism and diversity issues. This course offers you an opportunity to learn about YOU, and to build skills and knowledge that will make you more interculturally competent and successful in today’s diverse global environment.
Offered in the Spring semester only.