Cultural Competency Certificate

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.

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.

Full admission to Oregon Tech is not required. Financial aid is not offered to non-degree seeking students but a payment plan is available. Follow the steps below to get started:

1. Submit the Non-Degree Seeking Application.
2. Watch for an email from the Admissions Office about registration.
3. Register yourself for classes when registration opens.

Students using Veteran Affairs benefits should apply to Oregon Tech using the Online First-Year or Online Transfer application instead of the Non-Degree Seeking application.

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.

Once registered you are responsible for the tuition and fees. The payment and refund schedule, along with the payment plan application, is located on the Cashier’s Office website. The Academic Calendar details important registration dates and withdraw deadlines.

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.