Advanced Social and Cultural Foundations

Advanced Social and Cultural Foundations

1. Examine theories of multicultural counseling and identity development to develop multicultural competencies.
2. Develop specific counseling and communication skills to empower clients from various diverse backgrounds. Client from middle east Iraq and Syria. Arabic speaking clients.

Course Description:

This course focuses on personal and professional awareness and sensitivity to issues of diversity and the impact of culture. Advanced studies will include models of cultural competency in all arenas of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender, class, ability and more. The course will cover knowledge of pertinent concepts and issues, and acquisition of skills applicable to multicultural situations. The course is also designed to look at issues of oppression in our society.

Multicultural awareness: personal and professional
Working with diverse populations