Multicultural Counseling.

Catalog description

In this course the student will gain an understanding of the cultural context of relationships, issues, and trends in a multicultural society. Application of counseling theories and techniques as they apply to the unique concerns and issues of diverse groups (e.g., racial, ethnic, SES, cultural minorities, and special populations) will be examined. A focus of the course includes attitudes, beliefs, understandings, and acculturative experiences, including specific experiential learning activities designed to foster students' understanding of self and culturally diverse clients. Social justice and advocacy for diverse populations will be explored.