Overview
The Cultural Competency Certificate Program is designed to build
cultural competence among a wide range of service providers
working. The program focuses on a variety of vulnerable
populations and their experiences with public service
professionals, including law enforcement, courts, corrections,
social workers and those working in the healthcare system. The
curriculum will enhance critical thinking through an analysis of
intersectionality (race, class and gender) and various vulnerable
populations, while increasing participant engagement through
reading, discussion, role-plays and active learning.
Benefits
Participants will develop the knowledge, techniques, and skills
necessary to understand and better serve vulnerable
populations.
- Develop a stronger understanding of race and strengthen
cultural awareness
- Learn about immigration and the influence this topic has had
on society
- Understand the role homelessness plays in the development of
cultural competencies
- Examine mental illness and how this topic plays a role in
developing cultural competencies
- Discuss the impact of sexual violence on multiple aspects of
society
- Acquire a well-rounded perspective on special topics and
variables that are current to building a mature and robust sense
of cultural competencies
- Craft an action on how to positively influence cultural
awareness in the community
Audience
This program is meant for a variety of service providers and
individuals working within the criminal justice system, courts,
social work and healthcare who want to improve their
cultural competency.
Structure
The Cultural Competency Certificate Program consists of
seven courses totaling 110 hours of instruction
required for certificate completion. Certificates and Continuing
Education units are awarded to those who successfully complete
all seven required courses.
Courses will be offered in an online delivery model,
Participants will be engaged in activities online, both
asynchronous and synchronously.
