Cultural Diversity in Professional Practice Extension Certificate - Online

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Gain an understanding of the cultural diversity of our changing Canadian society and an awareness of how to apply that knowledge to professional practice in human services. Viewed through the lens of international, national, provincial and territorial human rights legislation, as well as standards of non-discrimination and inclusion, this certificate explores current issues presented by cultural diversity in Canada.

Contemporary topics such as cultural diversity changes in Canadian demography, benefits associated with cultural competency in professional practice, skills for culturally responsive practice and access to human services amongst culturally diverse populations will be addressed.

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Technical Requirements
It is important that you are aware of the technical requirements for using the Blackboard online learning platform prior to registering for any of the following courses. Please refer to the following link for more information: Blackboard Technical Requirements

Program Requirements
Learners must have skills in word processing to succeed in this program. Please log in to your Blackboard course on the official course start date and refer to your Course Outline for assignment due dates. APA 6 formatting standards must be met when completing all assignments. APA Formatting

Course Expectations
The listed course hours indicate the estimated time for students to review the online learning units. The actual time spent completing assignments will vary depending on each student’s particular learning style and level of study skills.

Program Note
Cultural Diversity in Canada is the prerequisite for the other courses. The remaining three courses can be taken in any order.

Earning Your Extension Certificate
Complete the four required courses (60 hours) with a minimum passing grade in each course.

Career Outlook
The Cultural Diversity in Professional Practice Extension Certificate helps prepare students to work effectively within culturally diverse workplaces and communities, as well as with culturally diverse families from a human services perspective.

Who Should Take this Program?
The certificate is aimed towards those individuals interested in learning more about cultural diversity in Canadian society and human service professionals working within the fields of child and youth care, education, early learning and child care, social work, justice, child welfare, counselling, nursing, human resources and health care.

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Required Courses

Cultural Diversity in Canada
This course provides a contextual framework for the other three courses that follow by exploring cultural diversity in Canada, from a professional practices perspective. Students will consider topics such as relevant rights-related legislation, multiculturalism, and immigration and demographic trends.
Note: This course is the prerequisite to all other courses in the certificate.

Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
This course will assist in preparing students to work effectively within cultural diverse workplaces, from a professional practices perspective. Students will consider topics such as relevant rights-related legislation, intercultural workplace communications, and cultural competency.
Prerequisite: Cultural Diversity in Canada

Cultural Diversity in the Community 
This course will assist in preparing students to work effectively within culturally diverse communities, from a professional practices perspective. Consider topics such as relevant rights-related legislation, specialized programs and services, and cultural responsive and inclusive communities.
Prerequisite: Cultural Diversity in Canada

Cultural Diversity in the Family
This course will assist in preparing students to work effectively within culturally diverse families, from a professional practices perspective. Students will explore topics such as relevant rights-related legislation, immigrant families, and educational programs and services for families and young people.
Prerequisite: Cultural Diversity in Canada

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