Certificate Overview
The cultural competency certificate provides the knowledge and skills needed to communicate and provide care to increasingly diverse populations. A specific focus is placed on health disparities and the underlying social, cultural, economic, and policy-related factors that contribute to health and illness. Skills emphasize the role of empathy and humility, and the practice of self-reflection in a process of lifelong learning.
Certificate Courses
Required courses:
- COM 205 Intercultural Communication
- PHIL 305 Medical Ethics
- SOC 204 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 225 Medical Sociology
- SOC 335 Health Inequality and Cultural Competency
Elective courses (choose one):
- COM 346 Health Communication
- SOC 305 Rural Health
- SOC 325 Global Population Health
18 credits is required for the certificate.
Admission Process
Financial aid is not offered for this program but a payment plan is available. Follow the steps below to get started:
- Submit the .
- Watch for an email from the Admissions Office about registration.
- Register yourself for classes when registration opens.
Non-degree seeking students do not pay application fees since they are not attending a degree program and are limited to 8 credits per term.
Awarding the Certificate
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech awards formal certificates upon completion of all requirements. The Registrar's Office advises soon-to-be graduates to submit the Application for Degree two terms before completing the certificate. A certificate cannot be awarded without the application found in TechWeb.
Accreditation
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. NWCCU is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education and/or the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.