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 Non-Degree Seeking Application.
- 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
Oregon 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
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Oregon Institute of Technology 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.