Pluralism and Diversity
Division: Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Division Chair: Martha Rottman, mrottman@sunyrockland.edu
Department Chair: Bruce Delfini, bdelfini@sunyrockland.edu
Department Support Staff: Joan Asch, jasch@sunyrockland.edu
Department Office: Academic II, Room 2231, Phone: 845-574-4331
Why Study Pluralism and Diversity?
Pluralism and Diversity provides students with an understanding of the commonalities and diversity of their community and the world. Rockland Community College views providing students with an understanding of the many cultures within our society so important that every degree program offered at the College requires students to complete a three-credit course in pluralism and diversity.
Students interested in studying the field of pluralism and diversity can begin their educational goals by pursuing the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science degree at RCC.
For more information please contact the Division Chair of Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Occupational Objectives:
Students who wish to pursue a career in pluralism and diversity can continue their education by transferring to a four-year institution. Upon completion of their education students can obtain positions in business, education, government, social services and other related areas.
5 Top Reasons
To Study Pluralism and Diversity at RCC:
- FACULTY: Learn from instructors with the rare combination of practical work experience in the field and advanced academic degrees.
- VALUE: Affordable tuition for a quality education. Scholarships, financial aid.
- CONVENIENT: Balance part-time study with work, family or other time commitments. On-campus childcare available.
- TRANSFER: Agreements with many four-year colleges for seamless transfer to pursue multiple bachelor’s degree options.
- SUPPORT: Small class sizes, individual attention, free tutoring.
Opportunities at Rockland Community College:
There are more than 40 student clubs with special interests and socializing opportunities. Activities include sports, student government and clubs like Robotics, Video Game & Animé, Chess, Computers, Art, Christian Fellowship, Environment, Haitian, Habitat for Humanity, Hillel, and Outlook, the award-winning student newspaper.
Discipline Goals:
The pluralism discipline provides students with the ability to understand, define and analyze the concept of pluralism and diversity as it relates to gender, heritage, ethnicity, race and stereotypes. Students will develop the skills necessary to think critically about competing values in our democratic society.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of pluralism and diversity, students will be able to:
- Define and discuss the concepts of race, ethnicity, culture, class, heritage, gender, sexual orientation, religion, stereotypes, minority and dominant groups
- Define racism, sexism, prejudice and discrimination and be able to discuss why they develop
- Discuss the effects of changing demographics on American society and the world