Undergraduate Certificate in Cultural Competence for Professionals

The Asian and Asian American Studies Program offers an Undergraduate Certificate in Cultural Competence for Professionals designed to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of Cal State LA students who plan to work with Asian or Asian American clients, organizations, and companies. A total of 15 units are required, including two lower division courses and three upper division courses. Admissions are open to students of all majors.

Required Courses (15 units):

AAAS 2000 - Pacific Asian Culture, People, and Society [3]
AAAS 4530 - Cultural Competency for Professionals: Understanding Asia and Asian America [3]
Select one from the following two courses:
AAAS 1600 - History of Asia (also listed as HIST 1600) [3]
AAAS 2100 - Asian America: Culture, History, and Community [3]
Select one from the following two courses:
AAAS 3730 - Asian Americans, Families, and Community (also listed as CHDV 3730) [3]
AAAS 4870 - Psychosocial Aspects & Collectivism in Asian and Asian American Societies (also listed as COUN 4870) [3]
Select one from the following two courses:
AAAS 4150 - Asian American Communities in Southern California (also listed as ANTH 4150) [3]
AAAS 4800 - Asia in the Global World [3]

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Undergraduate Certificate in Cultural Competence for Professionals

Required Courses (15 units):