Social Neuroscience of Diversity & Inclusion
The Social Neuroscience of Diversity and Inclusion course is an introduction to the following general topics:
The Psychology and Neuroscience of Discrimination & Categorization
Cognitive Biases
Epigenetics and Intergenerational Trauma
Threat, Stress, and Fear of the Unknown
Intersectionality & Social Justice
Reconciliation and Listening
During this course, students will learn some fundamental principles of how the mind and brain work through the lens of psychology and neuroscience, which specifically relate to the formation of biases, discrimination, categorization, and in-group/out-group thinking. Students will have the opportunity to choose a social issue of their special interest to focus their learning of the above concepts. For example, a student may choose any of the following social inequity issue: Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Neurodiversity, Mental Illness, Able-bodiness, Ageism, Socioeconomics, Homelessness, or any one not listed that is equally important to consider.
Format and Length of Study
This is a comprehensive certificate course. Students will meet once a month for a 6-month term with their teacher to be introduced to the broad topic (e.g., epigenetics). After the overview and discussion of the topic, each student will select a social inequity lens of their own interest to pursue independent study on. For example, you may choose to study racism after being introduced to the topic of epigenetics. Students will then spend the next 3 weeks researching their topic based on a set of guiding questions. The following month everyone will return with a brief presentation (~10 - 15 min) of their topic. After all of the presentations, a new topic will be introduced and the process of inquiry and research for the month will repeat.
This course involves:
Credentials
Certificate: Participation in this course as described above will earn students a Certificate in Social Neuroscience of Diversity & Inclusion.
MicroDegree: The MicroDegree is an additional 6+ months of student under the direct supervision of Dr. Mandy Wintink while students meet one-on-one with their mentor to research and write a microthesis. Completion of the certificate course is a per-requisite for entrance into the MicroDegree, along with an undergraduate degree.
Fees
General Certificate: $1350+HST
MicroDegree Fee: $3250+HST (OPTIONAL add on program for graduates of the certificate course)
Read more about the MicroDegree program and Dr. Mandy Wintink.
Speak with a Learning Advisor
A learning advisor is available to discuss the various options with you. Please contact us to speak with a learning advisor.
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Workplace Training
This course is also available as a workplace training course. Please contact Dr. Wintink (drwintink@canc.ca) to discuss workplace options.
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