PSY 515 - Social and Cultural Foundations

Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Baccalaureate degree
Term: Fall

This course will expose students to issues of ethnicity, race, gender, socioeconomic status, culture, sexual orientation, physical and psychological disability, religion, age, language, etc. as these relate to their development as clinical counselors. Theories of multicultural counseling, identity development, multicultural competencies, social justice, and strategies for working with and advocating for individuals, couples, families, groups, and communities will be reviewed. Students will explore their own attitudes and beliefs through written assignments, texts, class discussions and films to increase their understanding of self and diverse populations.