Harvard University is offering a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) certificate through its Division of Continuing Education, priced at $13,760.
This program aims to equip students with the ability to identify "bias" and devise strategies to tackle real-world DEI challenges within organizations. Participants are promised the opportunity to become influential advocates for strategic change, gaining essential skills to combat bias and promote an inclusive corporate environment.
According to Fox News, the certificate program includes courses such as "Understanding Race and Racism," "Riots, Strikes, and Conspiracies in American History," and "Justice." Additional classes cover topics like "Power and Privilege in Systems," "Diversity and Inclusion Management," "Institutions and Equitable Transformation," and "Harnessing Employee Talent: Motivating a Diverse Workforce." Despite reaching out for comment, Fox News Digital did not receive an immediate response from Harvard.
President Donald Trump has been vocal in his criticism of DEI initiatives within the federal government, cautioning universities about potential federal funding cuts if they persist in implementing such programs. Nikki Neily, President and founder of Defending Education, expressed skepticism regarding the value of Harvard's DEI focus.
She remarked, "The DEI industry has collapsed over the past several years, so investing in a DEI certificate providing ahistorical, biased knowledge strikes me as a particularly poor life choice and one unlikely to provide students with any kind of ROI."
Neily further commented on the financial implications for students, stating, "The American people clearly have no appetite for the federal government to forgive loans for low-value programs like this and the sooner that universities stop offering programs like this that leave students mired in debt, the better."
This perspective highlights a growing concern about the financial burden and practical benefits of such educational offerings.
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