Exceptional career opportunities for teachers and associate teachers in bilingual/bicultural early childhood settings are increasing with the state’s growing diversity. This certificate can be earned concurrently with the Early Childhood Education certificate. See Department Chair for details. The Early Childhood Education Program at Santa Barbara City College centers around the continuing experience of supervised teaching, combined with intensive classroom instruction. Basic principles of early childhood education, including curriculum for preschools, school age programs and care-giving for infant centers, are introduced. In-depth study of observation, assessment, health, safety and nutrition are also introduced.

The American Indian Studies Certificate program at Itasca is designed for students interested in developing a career or learning more about the indigenous people of North America.

The Certificate of Achievement-Advanced is an interdisciplinary program that provide both focused study of one or more ethnic groups and coursework that examines the social constructs and dynamics that govern our interactions with others. Students pursuing the Certificate of Achievement-Advanced in Intercultural Studies gain the knowledge and skills necessary for increasing their cultural sensitivity, cultural competence and social equity. This program enables them to work with confidence and increased effectiveness in a wide variety of international and multicultural settings.

In addition to examining the experiences of marginalized communities in the U.S. and beyond, students explore race and ethnicity as active social, political, historical, and cultural processes and use race and ethnicity as categories of analysis across time and space.

The Certificate in Navajo Cultural Arts will enhance and revitalize authentic practices and provide opportunities for Navajo master artisans and “knowledge holders” to share their unique skills with the emerging young generation of artists (participants will be selected on a cohort basis).

The program introduces students to all aspects of museum studies from theoretical perspectives to practical applications.

The certificate in African American studies introduces undergraduate students to the interdisciplinary study of African American, African diaspora and African history, society, and culture. Students may choose courses in African American history, literature, black women’s studies, art history, visual culture, music history, and sociology. The certificate offers students opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary study and practice that will complement their major and enhance their intellectual and creative participation in their chosen professions and as citizens in our global society.

The Mediterranean Studies Track is a ten-credit program focusing on the closely intertwined history, culture, economies and geopolitical interests, and environmental challenges shared by the countries of the Mediterranean basin. The Program includes a variety of Mediterranean-specific courses from which students must select four in addition to a required one-credit seminar.

Asbury Theological Seminary’s 12-credit hour certificate in Intercultural Studies allows you to explore your options, expand your knowledge, and experience the way God can work in your life at the seminary. The certificate option is a non-degree program that provides a pathway to experience seminary, take a few courses, receive continuing education, or offer a solid foundation of academic credits for those who desire to continue their education and/or pursue a degree.

The Certificate in Intercultural Communication is designed to help students develop skills for understanding and navigating diverse cultural contexts. It covers key concepts related to communication s...

The Certificate offers professional and academic training to individuals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in these important aspects of contemporary American Society. The Certificate in Ethnic Studies consists of 15 units.

Intercultural communication is essential for professionals seeking domestic and international careers. This program is only available in person. Throughout all of our programs, we emphasize intercultural competence—facilitating students’ cultivation of dispositions that contribute to effective communication between individuals and groups of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The Intercultural Competence (ICC) specialization helps develop essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes to expertly lead and train multicultural teams, sensitively interact with diverse stakeholders, and create effective ICC assessments and training materials.

Explore the rich, global history and diverse cultures of Africa and the African diaspora.

The Christian Education Leadership Degree (CEL) with Director of Christian Education (DCE) Certification is an online program suitable for students already working in a relevant ministry position in a church or church-related context.

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership certificate is designed to quickly familiarize you with the key concepts and important tools you need to successfully lead strategic organizational change. From courses on academic leadership to law and policy, the program is designed to get you up to speed on current issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.