Counseling Diverse Populations

Catalog description

This course examines the complex interplay of values, expectations, social and political forces and current issues that influence the counselor/client relationship. Students are provided with an opportunity to gain multicultural competency as professional counselors working in mental health agencies, schools, and other settings. Through a critical multicultural lens, students will be exposed to broad diversity constructs such as gender, race, ethnicity and culture, religious preference, socio and economic status, sexual orientation, and physical appearance and ability.