College of Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog - Fall 2023

COUN 516 Social and Cultural Diversity

Issues and trends in counseling with multicultural and diverse populations within our society. This course is designed to promote understanding of social and cultural diversity through study of such issues as ethnicity, gender, race, socioeconomic status, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, ability/disability, family structure and geographic location. Students will examine how their cultural identity impacts their beliefs, values and actions, and learn the skills for competent ethical practices with diverse populations. 

Credits

3

Prerequisites

COUN 510; COUN 511