Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

30. - Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies

This series comprises instructional programs that derive from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.

30.23 - Intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies

This subseries comprises instructional program class 30.2301.

30.2301 - Intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the dynamic social relations between and among majority and minority groups and different minority groups, and ways to promote mutual tolerance, inter-group cooperation, and the leadership and management of diverse groups and diversity issues in family, educational, recreational, and work settings. These programs include courses in ethnic and cultural studies, group psychology, sociology, anthropology, conflict resolution, human services and resources, and applications to various functional environments.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • intercultural studies

• Exclusion(s)

  • Aboriginal studies(05.0202)
  • cultural anthropology(45.0204)
  • gay and lesbian studies(05.0208)
  • international and intercultural communication(09.0907)
  • multicultural education(13.0202)
  • women's and gender studies(05.0207)