Become a leader in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging
Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Ontario College Graduate Certificate program
Gain the skills needed to lead transformational change in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, in an effort to envision and foster inclusive communities.
Part-time
Program information
Program description
The field of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging has undergone unprecedented growth in recent years. Organizations across sectors are responding with commitments to transformational change to advance equity. This unique program equips graduates with the specialized skills and knowledge to help organizations meet these commitments. As effective equity professionals, graduates understand how to move beyond performative gestures, and work toward meaningful and sustainable change at individual, interpersonal, organizational, and systemic levels. Through interdisciplinary, experiential, work-integrated learning, students in this program develop the practical competencies necessary to foster inclusive communities of belonging within health care, human services, education, business, and beyond. Students integrate and apply their learning in a collaborative capstone project and personal learning portfolio, showcasing their values, competencies, leadership skills, and personal growth as change agents.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Barrie |
*Program delivery methods apply to full-time programs only. Please contact recruitment for more information about the delivery method at the campus you’re interested in.
Tuition and fees
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What are the admission requirements for the Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging program?
Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging admission requirements
- Ontario College Diploma, Ontario Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent.
What career paths can I take as a graduate of this program?
Your Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging graduate certificate gives you many career opportunities
Graduates of this program will be well equipped to work in their chosen field, whether it is human services, business, human resources, management/leadership, health care, or in launching entrepreneurial efforts — all of which are experiencing skills gaps at all levels. Graduates will also have the skills and competencies to work in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Centres/Offices.
Flex MORE. Study Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging part-time
What courses are included in the Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging program?
Course overview
14 Program Courses
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging program outline.
- JEIB 1000 – Introduction to Justice, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging: An Intensive
- JEIB 1001 – Legislative Frameworks and Social Justice
- JEIB 1002 – Being (Good) Kin: Braiding Decolonial Futures
- JEIB 1003 – Facilitation Skills and Group Dynamics
- JEIB 1004 – Dimensions of Racism in Canada: from Awareness to Advocacy
- JEIB 1005 – Power and Leadership Learning Laboratory
- JEIB 1006 – Challenging White Supremacy Culture in Organizations
- JEIB 1007 – Justice and Equity in Organizational Development
Your course delivery method(s)
In-person and hybrid option
In this program, some courses will provide an option to choose fully in person or fully online. You’ll choose one delivery method, that fits your circumstances, for the duration of the semester.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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