What is it?
The cultural competency certificate, or C3, is 20 contact hours or 2 CEU credits acquired though attendance at multicultural and international events, workshops, and activities at Macomb Community College. It is a non-academic certificate awarded by Continuing Education and MMII.
What is the purpose?
It is intended to increase the knowledge, sensitivity, and skills in cross-cultural interactions. Its purpose is to develop global awareness and local ability in a diverse economy and world.
Who can get the C3?
The C3 is available to all students, staff, and community members.
What does it cost?
Not a thing! It is free as part of MCC's commitment to providing education, enrichment, and economic development to the college and county community.
Why bother?
Once earned, you can list this certificate on a resume or on your academic record. In a competitive economy and global marketplace, this can provide a possible advantage, a value-added component to your academic degree or professional goals.
- It sets you apart from the next student.
- It might be used by those whose professional licensing requires on-going CEU credits.
- It gives you that extra edge.
How do I earn it?
Please read the following carefully. If you are a community member, and not a Macomb student or staff member, call 586.498.4000 to register. You must be in the college data base to receive credit for any activities leading to the C3. You also must sign in each and every time you attend an MMII approved event. Print your name and ID number or street name very clearly.
If you are a student or Macomb staff member, you are in the data base. However, you must print your name and ID number or street name every time you attend an event, especially if working towards the Cultural Competency Certificate (C3).
Monitor your progress. When you have acquired 20 contact hours or 2 CEU’s, contact Sandy Evans for an official audit. You may request that a C3 certificate be mailed to you. It will also be designated on the continuing education transcript.
These are not SB-CEU’s and cannot be used toward the K-12 teacher certificate renewal at this time.
Watch for speakers, events, workshops bearing the MMII logo or with a statement ……”applies toward the Cultural Competency Certificate”.
How do I check my progress?
- Log in to WebAdvisor
- Click on “Current and Former Students”
- Click on “Transcript”
- Select “Non-academic credit transcript”
- Add up the MMII CEUs (20 contact hours=2 CEUs)
- If you have reached the requirement, e-mail continuing education to request an audit (Sandy Evans). Be sure to include your Macomb ID in the request.
New Addition / New Opportunity
We now offer a Level II certificate with the completion of 20 or more additional hours of approved MMII activities.
Contact us with questions.