Cultural Diversity in Human Services Extension Certificate - Online  NEW!

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Launching Fall 2012

Course dates and registration information will be available June 11, 2012.

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 will explore current issues presented by cultural diversity in Canada.

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

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

Requirements
All courses are offered online. Access to a computer with an Internet connection is required.

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

Online Students

Please log into your Blackboard course on the official course start date and refer to your Course Outline for assignment due dates.

Career Outlook
The Cultural Diversity in Human Services Extension Certificate will assist in preparing students to work effectively within culturally diverse workplaces and communities, as well as with culturally diverse families from a human services perspective.

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

Exploring Cultural Diversity in Canada    NEW!
This course provides a contextual framework for the other three courses that follow by exploring cultural diversity in Canada, form a human services perspective. Students will consider topics such as relevant right-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   NEW!
This course will assist in preparing students to work effectively within culturally diverse workplaces, from a human services perspective. Students will consider topics such as relevant right-related legislation, intercultural workplace communications, and cultural competency.
Prerequisite: Exploring Cultural Diversity in Canada

Cultural Diversity in the Community   NEW!
This course will assist in preparing students to work effectively within culturally diverse communities, from a human services perspective. Students will consider topics such as relevant right-related legislation, specialized programs and services, and cultural responsive and inclusive communities.
Prerequisite: Exploring Cultural Diversity in Canada

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

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