GPC 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 influences of culture, subculture, and socioeconomic status on the counseling relationship are explored. Theories of multicultural counseling, identity development, pluralistic trends, and systems-oriented intervention strategies (couple, family, group, and community) are considered. Counselor cultural self-awareness and the role of counseling in eliminating biases, prejudice, oppression, and discrimination are emphasized.
Course Prerequisite(s) - None