Certificate Requirements
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies
Certificates of Proficiency
Certificates of Proficiency are designed for the student who needs to be prepared
for effective interaction in a diverse workplace or other settings. A department-issued
certificate may be awarded upon successful completion of a prescribed course of study.
These certificates will not appear on a student's transcript.
In addition to courses in the student's chosen language, all candidates for the AA
Degree must complete the General Education and Elective requirements of ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP
College.
Students should consult college catalogs and counselors and visit the campus for particular requirements necessary to transfer to a four-year institution.
This certificate accompanies the completion of Cross-Cultural Studies 115: Cross-Cultural Competence with a letter grade of "C" or higher. It prepares a student to effectively work in our 21-st century cross-cultural environments, both within organizations and in interactions with the public. It provides a framework for a life-long journey of critical reflection and improving upon best practices that move people and institutions toward practices of inclusiveness.
All courses must be completed with a letter grade of "C" or higher.
Course & Number |
Title |
Units |
ETHN 115 |
Intro to Cross Cultural Competence |
3 |
|
Total Units Required |
3 |
This certificate prepares students to work in a job requiring cross-cultural interpersonal communication skills . Cultural proficiency through these courses provides students with a worldview and ways to effectively recognize, respond to, and plan for issues that arise in diverse environments . Completion of these courses prepares a student to integrate cross-cultural knowledge and communication skills when interacting orally or in writing with people of diverse backgrounds and/or identities.
All courses must be completed with a letter grade of "C" or higher.
Course & Number |
Title |
Units |
ETHN 115 | Intro to Cross Cultural Competence | 3 |
AND | ||
ETHN 144 | Communication Studies: Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
OR | ||
COMM 124 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
AND | ||
ENG 120 | College Composition and Reading | 3 |
Total Units Required |
9 |
With Conversational Second Language
This certificate prepares students to work in a job requiring cross-cultural interpersonal communication skills . Cultural proficiency through these courses provides students with a worldview and ways to effectively recognize, respond to, and plan for issues that arise in diverse environments . Completion of these courses prepares a student to integrate cross-cultural knowledge and communication skills when interacting orally or in writing with people of diverse backgrounds and/or identities.
All courses must be completed with a letter grade of "C" or higher.
Course & Number |
Title |
Units |
ETHN 115 | Intro to Cross Cultural Competence | 3 |
AND | ||
ETHN 144 | Communication Studies: Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
OR | ||
COMM 124 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: | ||
Arabic 250 | Conversational Arabic II | 3 |
French 251 | Conversational French II | 3 |
German 251 | Conversational German II | 3 |
Japanese 251 | Conversational Japanese II | 3 |
Russian 251 | Conversational Russian II | 3 |
Spanish 251 | Conversational Spanish II | 3 |
American Sign Language 221
American Sign Language 222 |
American Sign Language IV
Conversation Lab II |
4
1 |
|
|
|
|
Total Units Required |
9-11 |