CPS 583 Multicultural Foundations of Counseling
This social and cultural diversity course is focused on preparing students to practice competent multicultural counseling. Issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, spirituality and religion, psycho-sexual orientation, mental and physical characteristics, and social and cultural norms are examined as they relate to the overarching context of relationships and human development. The influence of culture, subculture, and socioeconomic status on the counseling relationship is explored. Theories of multicultural counseling, identity development, pluralistic trends, and systems-oriented intervention strategies (couple, family, group, and community) are considered. Counselor cultural selfawareness and the role of counseling in eliminating biases, prejudice, oppression, and discrimination are emphasized. 3 credits.
Prerequisite
( CPS501 OR CPS501GN OR CPS501N OR CPS501NN OR CPS508 OR CPS508N OR CPS530 OR CPS530N OR CPS541 OR CPS541N )