Certificate in Culture, Communication, and Health

The Culture, Communication, and Health Certificate is an interdisciplinary program in which students examine the rich interplay among culture, communication, and the health care context. A comprehensive understanding of contemporary health care requires an appreciation of the multiple ways that culture and societal institutions influence the communication (and miscommunication) of health information within an administrative or service delivery context. The complex intersections among culture, communication and health cannot be understood in isolation; rather they are most effectively appreciated when studied in a multi-disciplinary context. In this program, students can gain a fundamental understanding of the subtle, dynamic role that culture plays in the practice and communication of health information. A critical component of contemporary health care is cultural competence, and completing the requirements of this certificate offers students the academic and practical skills needed to implement a culturally competent approach to health care.

Highschool/secondary school transcripts and any post-secondary transcripts Copy of your passport Students applying as first-time freshmen must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.3 and will have successfully completed 13 core academic requirements: 4 years/units of English 3 years/units of Math 3 years/units of Natural Sciences 3 years/units of Social Sciences Each academic college has specific guidelines for direct entry. Students not meeting these requirements may be considered for pre-admission into an academic college or admitted to University Studies. International Baccalaureate Diploma with an overall score or average score across all IB subjects - 23/45 English-language test scores IELTS - 6 (no part below 5.0) TOEFL iBT - 78 (no part below 17)