Cultural Competency - Certificate
Companies are looking for new employees who recognize the importance of understanding and celebrating diverse cultures and possess the ability to work in diverse environments. The Cultural Competency Certificate developed in partnership with Texas A&M’s Department of Multicultural Services provides academic coursework, related co-curricular activities, and service-learning opportunities that prepare student to live and work in a diverse and modern global economy.
Interested students should visit the college's website to learn more and apply for the program.
This program was closed for new enrollments effective November 8, 2024 and inactivated on January 2, 2025. Students enrolled on November 8, 2024 will be allowed to complete the program contingent upon proper processes and approvals.
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation Session 1 | ||
| Academic Component 2,3 | 12 | |
Select 12 hours from the following: | ||
| Public Relations and Campaigns in Agriculture and Life Sciences | ||
| Emerging Media in Agriculture and Life Sciences | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| Survey of International Agricultural Economics: Study Abroad | ||
| Economics of Foreign Intervention, Conflict and Development | ||
| International Trade and Agriculture | ||
| Cross-Cutting Issues in Agricultural Economics | ||
| Learner Centered Instruction in Agricultural Science | ||
| Field Experience | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| The World Has a Drinking Problem - Global Water Scarcity | ||
| Internship | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| Global Agricultural Issues | ||
| Global Social Justice Issues in Agriculture | ||
| Applying International Development Theories in Agriculture | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| Introduction to Leadership | ||
| Cultural Leadership and Exploration for Society | ||
| Leadership for a Multicultural World | ||
| Cultural Pluralism in Agriculture | ||
| Directed Studies in Agricultural Leadership Development | ||
| Research | ||
| Art and Heritage of Livestock | ||
| Brazil: Comparative Ruminant Production | ||
| Issues in the Equine Industry | ||
| Current Issues in Animal Agriculture | ||
| Livestock Practicum | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| International Agriculture and Animal Production | ||
| International Perspectives on Environmental Issues | ||
| Pathogens, the Environment and Society | ||
| U.S. Environmental Regulations | ||
| Field Experience | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| Perspectives in Biochemistry and Genetics | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| Field Studies | ||
| Fire Ecology and Biogeochemistry | ||
| Down River: Biology of Gulf Coastal Fishes | ||
| Coupled Social and Ecological Systems | ||
| Amazon Field School | ||
| Amazon River Tropical Biology | ||
| Internship | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| Global Public Health Entomology | ||
| Insects and Human Society | ||
| Caribbean Conservation | ||
| Caribbean Research Seminar | ||
| Field Entomology in the Tropics | ||
| Professional Internship | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| Biotechnology and Forensics | ||
| Practice and Principles of Science and Law | ||
| Case Studies in Problem Solving | ||
| Internship | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| Horizons in Nutrition and Food Science | ||
| Supervised Research in Mediterranean Nutrition and Food Processing in Italy | ||
| Food Processing for Sustainable Nutrition in Brazil | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| Bioethics | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| Empires of Food | ||
| Chicana/o History since 1848 | ||
| Latino/a Labor in the United States | ||
| Born Country - American Agricultural History | ||
| History of Mexico, 1821 to the Present | ||
| Recreation in American Culture | ||
| Marketing in the Digital Age for Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism | ||
| Recreation Program Assessment and Evaluation | ||
| Global Communities & Diverse Populations in Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism | ||
| Cruise Tourism | ||
| Internship | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Issues in Horticulture | ||
| Sociohorticulture | ||
| Field Studies in Horticulture | ||
| Understanding Wine - From Vines to Wines and Beyond | ||
| Tropical Horticulture | ||
| International Floriculture Marketing | ||
| International Horticulture | ||
| Internship | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| Perspectives in Nutrition | ||
| Religious and Ethnic Foods | ||
| Understanding Obesity - A Social and Scientific Challenge | ||
| Community Nutrition | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| Investigation of Professional Development in Poultry Science | ||
| International Poultry Production | ||
| Internship | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| Sociology of the Community | ||
| Research | ||
| Principles of Rangeland Management Around the World | ||
| Study Abroad in Natural Resources | ||
| Ecology and Society | ||
| Internship | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| World Food and Fiber Crops | ||
| American Agriculture | ||
| Social and Ethical Aspects of International Cropping Systems | ||
| International Agricultural Systems | ||
| Brazilian Agriculture and Food Production Systems | ||
| International Agricultural Research Centers - Mexico | ||
| Internship | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Research | ||
| Co-Curricular Component 4 | ||
| Service Learning Component 5 | ||
| Capstone Presentation 6 | ||
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
- 1
An orientation session during which advisors will explain the purpose, structure, and requirements of the certificate.
- 2
Will consist of the completion of at least 4 courses, with a minimum total of twelve credit hours, chosen in consultation with, and the approval of, the certificate advisors. Certificate advisors may approve additional courses not on the catalog list to count towards the completion of this requirement.
- 3
Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in certificate courses.
- 4
Will consist of a minimum of 10 hours of participation in cultural competency related co-curricular lectures, presentations, and activities.
- 5
Will consist of at least 20 hours of involvement in an approved project.
- 6
Students will complete a capstone presentation where they will demonstrate how they have integrated and made sense of their experiences. This will include the completion of an extensive printed and digital portfolio detailing their experiences in completing the requirements of the Cultural Competency Certificate.