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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SC 5020G - Diversity and Culture in Counseling

Credits: 4
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the students with the concepts and paradigms used in counseling diverse populations, and the development of multicultural competencies. Students will study the main characteristics and needs of multicultural and diverse expanding beyond race to look at life styles, ability and interests that we use to define ourselves. Students will be able to apply current theories, trends to practice, and identify issues in counseling special populations; relevant skills to work with diverse populations. Students will acquire the ability to study and act as change agents for organizations and communities in relation to our understanding, attitudes, and behaviors towards multicultural groups.