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The Program on Intergroup Relations (IGR) blends theory and experiential learning to facilitate students' learning about social group identities and inequities. We prepare students to live in a diverse world and advance equity, justice, and peace.
Courses
Courses
IGR offers a wide variety of courses geared towards students of all levels.
ALA/PSYCH/SOC 122: Intergroup Dialogues (2 credits)
ALA/PSYCH/SOC 122: Intergroup Dialogues (2 credits)
In Intergroup Dialogues, students will participate in semi-structured face-to-face meetings across different social identity groups led by peer facilitators. Though topics will vary by semester, topics may include race, gender, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. Through readings, in-class exercises with thoughtful debriefs, and participant journals and other assignments, students will explore their own identities, build relationships across different identities and learn about pertinent issues facing various social identity groups on campus and in society.
Course Requirement: Departmental Permission is required. Please complete the online training applications:
Intended Audience: For students who can attend during the scheduled class time to participate in class discussions and activities.
This course creates a setting in which students engage in open and constructive dialogue, learn about themselves and others, and explore issues concerning intergroup relations, conflict, and social justice. Ultimately, the goal of this class is for students to develop greater intergroup empathy, develop skills to collaborate across difference, and tools to participate in social change. We encourage students who successfully participate in this class to consider taking our training and practicum courses and minoring in IGR.
This course is required to fulfill the Minor in Intergroup Relations Education.
Questions? Email igrcourses@umich.edu
News and Events
News and Events
Fill out the IGR Minor interest form!
The Minor in Intergroup Relations Education teaches critical analytical skills, problem-solving in groups, intercultural leadership, and a synthesis of intellectual and practical skills to help them create a more just and equitable world.
Common Ground Workshops
Common Ground Workshops
Our CommonGround program is one way that student organizations, residence halls, Greek life, academic courses, and other campus communities can request programs that raise awareness about social identities (race, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.), prejudice, stereotyping, power, privilege, and oppression. Facilitated and coordinated by trained U-M undergraduate and graduate students, these interactive workshops help promote social identity development and enhance group dynamics while building a community of social justice advocates on campus.
Minor
Minor
The Minor in Intergroup Relations Education teaches critical analytical skills, problem-solving in groups, intercultural leadership, and a synthesis of intellectual and practical skills to help them create a more just and equitable world. This Minor combines with any major at the university to provide students with skills to bravely achieve change together.
The minor also provides preferred admittance into U-M's Master of Arts in Higher Education at the School of Education's Center for the Study of Higher Education and Postsecondary Education (CSHPE).
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