Microcredentials and Badges

The Cultural Intelligence Microcredential is designed to develop the capability to work and relate effectively across cultures. Cultural Intelligence is essential in today’s interconnected world, particularly in healthcare and higher education, where diverse patient populations, student bodies, and workforces require professionals to navigate complex environments with awareness, adaptability, confidence, and clear communication strategies. 

This microcredential equips learners with practical strategies for recognizing and managing cross-cultural challenges, improving communication, and understanding one’s own approach to collaboration with others. Through interactive learning, case studies, self-assessments, and reflection, participants will enhance their ability to work efficiently in teams, make informed decisions, and build strong professional relationships in any setting.

Upon completion of this microcredential, participants will be prepared to engage with complex work environments in ways that promote health equity, student success, and professional growth, ensuring they are prepared to meet the demands of an increasingly globalized world.

Target Audience:

TTUHSC Faculty, Staff, and Students

Learning Objectives:

• Explain Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
• Discuss the four capabilities of CQ
• Discuss how decisions and behaviors are informed by cultural values
• Implement CQ into communication strategies in interprofessional and interpersonal relations
• Design a self-improvement plan to implement CQ into one’s professional practice
• Identify additional resources and tools to increase CQ development and enhance communication strategies 

Earning Criteria:

• Complete a Cultural Intelligence workshop offered through TTUHSC. The workshop includes the following components:
  • Asynchronous on-line learning modules
  • Synchronous discussion session 
  • CQ webinar 
• Complete a CQ assessment
• Complete a pre- & post-skills development assessment

Enrollment Process:

Learners intending to complete the microcredential must notify the Office of Global Health by submitting an enrollment form.

The Ethical Global Engagement Microcredential is awarded to TTUHSC faculty and staff who serve in leadership roles for a TTUHSC-sponsored international program. As leaders, recipients are expected to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the essential principles and best practices required for responsible and impactful global engagement. This includes the ability to apply ethical frameworks, such as those outlined in the Brocher Declaration, which emphasize mutual partnership, accountability, and a deep respect for the cultural and socioeconomic contexts of the host communities. Leaders are also expected to model professionalism and Cultural Intelligence while navigating the complexities of short-term experiences in global health (STEGHs).

In earning this microcredential, participants not only affirm their commitment to ethical engagement but also strengthen key leadership skills such as adaptability, cross-cultural communication, team management, critical thinking, and problem-solving. They take on the responsibility of guiding interprofessional teams, fostering inclusive and collaborative learning environments, and promoting reflexive practice. Through this experience, faculty and staff contribute to the development of globally competent students by facilitating opportunities to examine and engage with the tenets of ethical global engagement, as well as the cultural, social, and economic determinants of health and well-being. This microcredential recognizes faculty and staff who exemplify leadership in global health and support the TTUHSC Office of Global Health’s mission to cultivate global citizenship and interprofessional collaboration.

Target Audience:

TTUHSC Faculty/Staff

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the influence of cultural, social, and economic determinants on health care delivery in international settings.
• Foster mutual respect and shared accountability among team members from different health professions through communication and team building strategies.
• Demonstrate professional integrity and ethical reasoning in international collaborative environments.
• Promote respect for dignity and agency in all aspects of team leadership and global engagement.

Earning Criteria:

• Serve as a member of the leadership team for a TTUHSC-Sponsored International Program for Students. Participants are expected to actively contribute to the planning and implementation of the international program and demonstrate inclusive leadership, Cultural Intelligence, and a commitment to ethical global engagement.
• Complete the TTUHSC International Programs Reflection Guide. Participants who complete at least 75% of the guide will be considered eligible upon downloading and submitting a summary of their responses.
• Develop a resource or deliver a presentation to support the Office of Global Health. The approved resource must advance the mission of the Office of Global Health, such as a training module, formal activity, or case study. Alternatively, participants may deliver a presentation for the Global Health Lecture Series that explores a critical global health topic, promotes cross-cultural understanding, or highlights best practices in global engagement.
• Prior to participation in an international program, faculty and staff must obtain formal approval from their respective department or school through the TTUHSC International Travel Approval System.
• Participants must have successfully completed the Global Health Leadership microcredential prior to earning this microcredential.

What are the eligibility requirements to enroll in this microcredential?

• Participants must be faculty or staff at TTUHSC.
• Prior to participation in an international program, faculty and staff must obtain formal approval from their respective department or school through the TTUHSC International Travel Approval System.
• Participants must have successfully completed the Global Health Leadership microcredential prior to earning this microcredential.

Enrollment Process:

Learners intending to complete the microcredential must notify the Office of Global Health by submitting an enrollment form. 

The Global Health Leadership Microcredential equips faculty and staff with the knowledge, skills, and ethical framework necessary to effectively lead short-term experiences in global health (STEGHs). Through a series of structured modules, participants engage with content focused on institutional processes, safety and risk management protocols, and strategies for leading diverse teams in global settings. Participants also critically examine a curated selection of articles addressing global health education, ethical engagement, and the evolving role of global health leaders, using these resources to articulate and refine their personal philosophy of global engagement. The overarching aim is to ensure that global learning experiences consistently reflect the highest standards of ethical and professional practice.

The content of this microcredential explores the core tenets that should guide all global health engagement, with an emphasis on the significance of team building, interprofessional collaboration, and the cultivation of collaborative relationships characterized by bidirectional input and shared learning. It highlights the importance of ensuring STEGHs are ethical in nature, support student learning outcomes, and center host communities priorities and perspectives. The microcredential also reinforces the need to support sustainable initiatives that build local capacity and uphold all legal and ethical standards. In doing so, it promotes global initiatives conducted with humility, sensitivity, and respect for the dignity and agency of all stakeholders.

Upon successful completion, participants will demonstrate a thorough understanding of institutional procedures and risk management protocols, apply ethical principles and best practices in the development and delivery of STEGHs and other global initiatives, and clearly articulate a personal philosophy of global engagement rooted in a commitment to global health education, sustainable partnerships, and equity-focused practice.

Target Audience:

TTUHSC Faculty/Staff

Learning Objectives:

• Recall key institutional policies, pre-departure requirements, and risk management protocols to ensure smooth coordination and compliance during STEGHs. 
• Identify resources available through TTUHSC to support the success of STEGHs. 
• Develop a personal statement of global engagement, reflecting on how the principles explored in the modules and readings align with personal values and commitment to global citizenship.

Earning Criteria:

• Complete a series of Global Health Leadership training modules that provide a comprehensive understanding of institutional policies, safety protocols, and leadership strategies for diverse teams in international settings.
• Critically engage with a curated selection of scholarly articles focused on ethical global engagement, global health education, and the evolving responsibilities of global health leaders.
• Submit a reflective personal statement (minimum 500 words) that articulates a personal philosophy of global engagement, demonstrating how the principles examined in the modules and readings align with the participant’s values and their commitment to global citizenship.

Enrollment Process

Learners intending to complete the microcredential must notify the Office of Global Health by submitting an enrollment form.  

In today's diverse healthcare workforce, it is essential for health professionals to demonstrate Emotional and Cultural Intelligence when working with people from varied worldviews and backgrounds. The Global Perspectives Microcredential is designed to equip learners and professionals with the skills needed to meet this challenge by encouraging them to broaden and diversify their perspectives, ultimately enhancing their professional competence and proficiency. Through a series of curated lectures, films, panel discussions, and reflective engagement with books and other media, this microcredential encourages learners to critically examine their own beliefs, assumptions, and preferences while gaining insight into the experiences and cultures of others.

Reflective activities will challenge learners to thoughtfully consider their own perspectives and the ways in which different cultures and social factors influence health outcomes, fostering a deeper understanding of global citizenship and interconnectedness. Upon completion, participants will have developed a more informed and empathetic global outlook, empowering them to work more effectively in diverse healthcare environments and to contribute meaningfully to a more equitable and sustainable world.

Collectively, these activities are designed to broaden learners' worldviews and deepen their understanding of how global health issues intersect with their professional responsibilities and societal roles.

Target Audience:
All TTUHSC life-long learners (faculty, staff, & students)

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate understanding of self as a global citizen.
• Identify social, environmental, and political determinants of health and their effects on health and wellbeing.
• Identify current issues and trends in global health.

Earning Criteria:

• Attend five (5) Office of Global Health events, including the Global Health Lecture Series, the Global Perspectives Film Series, and the Opening Space panel discussions. After attending, email the Office of Global Health at globalhealth@ttuhsc.edu.
• Complete reflection questions after participating in the five events. Reflection questions must be requested from the Office of Global Health and completed responses should be submitted via email to globalhealth@ttuhsc.edu.
• Write a short reflective summary on a resource from the Office of Global Health library or another approved resource. The reflective summary questions must be requested from the Office of Global Health and submitted via email to globalhealth@ttuhsc.edu.

Enrollment Process:
Learners intending to complete the microcredential must notify the Office of Global Health by submitting an enrollment form.

Due Date:
Learners must fulfill the earning criteria within one (1) year of the enrollment date.

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The Foundations in Global Health Microcredential equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to engage with global partners and address global health challenges. Covering critical topics such as socioeconomic status, policy, Cultural Intelligence, ethical engagement, health inequity, and social determinants of health, this microcredential prepares learners to make a meaningful impact in diverse global settings.

The course content, interactive activities, and discussions are structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of global health concepts, while also encouraging active participation and critical thinking. The culminating project not only enhances the learning experience by making the course content more engaging but also allows learners to apply what they learned in a practical, creative way.

Target Audience:
Currently, this badge is available only to School of Medicine students enrolled in the Global Health 101 elective.
*We are actively working to make this more widely available across the institution.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss how globalization affects health, health systems, and the delivery of healthcare.
• Describe the implications of social determinants of health on a person or community’s wellbeing.
• Consider ways to adapt clinical or discipline-specific skills and practices to various global settings.

Earning Criteria:

• Successfully complete Global Health 101 based on attendance and completion of all course requirements.
• Develop an interactive learning activity that supports and reinforces the course content. For more information regarding the culminating project, request from the Office of Global Health by January 31. The completed project must be submitted via email to globalhealth@ttuhsc.edu.

Enrollment Process:
Learners intending to complete the microcredential must notify the Office of Global Health by submitting an enrollment form.

Due Date:
Learners must fulfill the earning criteria by May 31 each year.

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The Ethical Global Engagement Microcredential affords learners the opportunity to participate in a TTUHSC-sponsored International Program, while addressing the essential principles and practices necessary for responsible and impactful global engagement. This microcredential emphasizes the critical importance of ensuring short-term experiences in global health (STEGHs) are ethical and rooted in the principles of the Brocher Declaration, including mutual partnership, and accountability when engaging with communities from diverse cultural and socioeconomic contexts.

The Ethical Global Engagement Microcredential covers key principles that should guide all global health engagement. It underscores the importance of collaborative relationships, with bidirectional input and learning, ensuring that host communities are defining the conditions of any short-term engagement. It highlights the necessity of sustainable projects that build local capacity, aligning with the host community's health priorities and contributing to the strengthening of local health systems. Additionally, it emphasizes compliance with applicable laws and ethical standards, ensuring that all global health initiatives are conducted with humility, cultural sensitivity, and respect for all involved.

Upon completion of this microcredential, participants will be prepared to engage in future global initiatives ethically and with accountability, fostering positive, sustainable change, and reducing health disparities in the communities they serve.

Target Audience:
TTUHSC students

Learning Objectives:

• Adapt communication strategies for an interprofessional and cross-cultural environment.
• List and evaluate (from your own perspective) the strengths and challenges of the host community’s health care delivery model.
• Discuss how social determinants of health impact the wellbeing of the host community.
• Identify the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the host community.
• Integrate your professional skill set into existing community assets, adapting to the local health system.
• Formulate strategies of engagement that account for culture, community, and individuals.
• Demonstrate integrity, regard, and respect for others in all aspects of professional practice.

Earning Criteria:

• Complete the Ethics Module available within the International Programs Predeparture Modules and submit the certificate of completion to the Office of Global Health at globalhealth@ttuhsc.edu.
• Apply for and successfully complete a TTUHSC-sponsored International Program for Students. This experiential activity allows learners to apply ethical principles in real-world scenarios.
• Complete the TTUHSC International Programs Reflection Guide and email the summary of responses and activities to the Office of Global Health.
• Complete a culminating Photo Voice project that visually and narratively demonstrates how participation in the international program met selected learning objectives. Learners who receive a score of 90 or higher will be deemed eligible.

Enrollment Process:
Learners intending to complete the microcredential must notify the Office of Global Health by submitting an enrollment form.

Due Date:
Applicants must fulfill the earning criteria within one (1) month following the conclusion of the international program.

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