Cultural Competency

Catalog description

This course takes a broad perspective on culture not only as it relates to race and ethnicity or country of origin but also culture as it relates to one’s family, community and personal lifestyle. This course also focuses on helping students understand approaches to assisting individuals with emotional or psychological difficulties or who are experiencing problems in making adaptive adjustments to life's many transitions. This course is one of eight courses required for eligibility for MHRT/C certification. It is strongly recommended that students complete PY111, PY113, & PY141 prior to enrolling in this course.