Intercultural Foundations

In today's increasingly diverse and competitive global economy, employers are seeking employees with the technical skills to perform their duties, as well as the ability to work well with others who have been shaped differently. Differentiate yourself from others in your field by adding this certificate to your technical area of expertise. You’ll develop intercultural competence through training and experience that emphasizes the insight and skills necessary to confidently interact effectively and appropriately with people from diverse backgrounds.

COURSE LIST

Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

Technical Studies (6 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• International Professional Field Studies

  10-140-100

  3Credit

  162

  36

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 162
  • Outside Effort Hours: 36
  • Course Number: 10140100
  • Credits: 3.00

  Provides students with an opportunity to study/work in their program area in a foreign country. They learn the fundamentals of the language spoken in the country they are visiting as well as gain an understanding of the values and behaviors of a different society and workplace.

• Intercultural Relations

  10-141-166

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10141166
  • Credits: 3.00

  Prepare for today's increasingly global and diverse workplace by developing your intercultural competence.  Explore the impact of culture on work behavior and professional relations, evaluate workplace cultural scenarios, and build a practical set of tools to effectively and appropriately interact across cultures in order to excel in today's business environment.