Explore diversity at Mason in a variety of ways, including through degree programs, courses, and centers of study.
Programs of Study
Mason offers a variety of academic programs that recognized and celebrate the diverse world around us. Through the Bachelor of Individualized Study program and the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies program, you can create your own specialized area of diversity-related study.
Take an Elective of Interest
The university has hundreds of courses about diversity in all its forms. These are just a few examples of classes you can take here.
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The African American Experience in the Performing Arts (AVT 378) |
Assistive Technology for Individuals with Sensory Impairments (EDAT 422) |
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Braille Code (EDSE 412) |
Construction of Differences: Race, Class, and Gender (INTS 320) |
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Current Topics in Women and Gender Studies (WMST 450) |
Dance in Popular Culture: Afro-Latino Dance (DANC 119) |
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Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, and Queer Studies (WMST 308) |
Musics of the World (MUSI 103) |
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Race and Gender in American Sports (HIST 337) |
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| Introduction to Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS 201) |
Research Centers and Initiatives
Mason's community of scholars is eager to expand our knowledge of the world and the people in it. One way we do that is through our centers of research and project initiatives.