Overview
The Cultural Competency Certificate Program is designed to build
cultural competence among a wide range of service providers. 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 are offered in an online delivery
model. Participants will be engaged in activities online,
both asynchronous and synchronously.
