This hybrid/online non-degree certificate program is designed to inform, enhance and empower community college professionals (faculty and leaders on campus) to work more effectively with students and staff who identify as neurodiverse men of color with a particular emphasis on addressing issues of equity in the classroom and on campus.
Who Can Attend?
Full and part-time faculty and staff currently teaching or working in a community college.
Certificate Schedule
In-person immersion at the University of San Diego: January 15-16, 2026 followed by on-line synchronous and asynchronous learning. Synchronous classes will meet on Wednesday’s (Feb 4 - June 24) from 5:00-7:00pm.
Immersion Day #1 January 15 from 9:00am - 5:00pm
Immersion Day #2 January 16 from 9:00am - 1:00pm
Module #1 February 4– February 25, 2026
Module #2 March 4 – March 25, 2026
Module #3 April 1 – April 29, 2026
Module #4 May 6 – May 27, 2026
Module #5 June 3 – June 24, 2026
- Module 1: Understanding the Nervous System: Neuroception, Sensory Issues, and Brain Development
- Module 2: Learning Disabilities and Neurodiversity: Strategies for Support and Empowerment
- Module 3: Strengthening Leadership Capacity for Supporting Neurodivergent Communities
- Module 4: Trauma-Informed Teaching and Advising
- Module 5: Pedagogical Strategies for Inclusive and Equitable Learning Environments
*Subject to Change
What’s Unique About this Certificate:
- Elevate support for neurodiverse men of color in community colleges through integrated trauma-informed, educational neuroscience, and neurodiversity approaches.
- Learn from expert instructors committed to faculty and staff empowerment.
- Ability to enhance your professional commitment to equity and trauma-informed practices.
- Access this grant-funded pilot at minimal cost.
- Contribute feedback to shape future student cohorts.
- Engage in small-group and individual coaching for continuous professional growth.
- Apply learning after each module and receive actionable feedback.
Price
No cost for program tuition or certificate. Participants are only responsible for parking and travel to the in-person immersion on January 15-16, 2026 at the University of San Diego. Light breakfast items and lunch will be provided each immersion day!
Units
Upon completing this program, you have the opportunity to purchase 4 graduate-level extension units at a rate of $79 per unit.
Register Today!
For this initial pilot, we can only accommodate 30 participants. If you wish to join after we have reached capacity, you will be kindly added to a waitlist.
Questions?
Contact us at Ceen@sandiego.edu