Cultural Competency Certificate
Introduction
Cultural Competency Certificate is a program taught at Oregon Institute of Technology, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Cultural Competency Certificate at Oregon Institute of Technology builds knowledge and skills for communicating and providing care to increasingly diverse populations. The program focuses on health disparities and the social, cultural, economic, and policy-related factors that contribute to health and illness. It also emphasizes empathy and humility, and self-reflection through lifelong learning.
The certificate requires 18 credits. Required courses are COM 205 Intercultural Communication, PHIL 305 Medical Ethics, SOC 204 Introduction to Sociology, SOC 225 Medical Sociology, and SOC 335 Health Inequality and Cultural Competency. Students also complete one elective course: COM 346 Health Communication, SOC 305 Rural Health, or SOC 325 Global Population Health. The program is offered online as a certificate.
Modules
- COM 205 Intercultural Communication
- PHIL 305 Medical Ethics
- SOC 204 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 225 Medical Sociology
- SOC 335 Health Inequality and Cultural Competency
- COM 346 Health Communication
- SOC 305 Rural Health
- SOC 325 Global Population Health
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Cultural Competency Certificate at Oregon Institute of Technology for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Oregon Institute of Technology.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Oregon Institute of Technology as pre-requiste for admission in Cultural Competency Certificate.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
This program uses a Non-Degree Seeking Application. Non-degree seeking students are limited to 8 credits per term.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at http://www.oit.edu/online/degrees/certificates/cultural-competency-certificate
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.