CNSL 6200 Social and Cultural Foundation

This course will examine multicultural and pluralistic characteristics within and among diverse groups nationally and internationally. The focus will examine theories and models of multicultural counseling, cultural identity development, and social justice and advocacy.

Registration Name

Social and Cultural Foundation

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Online: Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will:

1. Analyze the theories and models of multicultural counseling, social justice, and advocacy.
2. Evaluate the influence of heritage, cultural identities, attitudes, values, beliefs, understandings, within-group differences, and acculturative experiences on individuals’ worldviews.
3. Assess the influence of heritage, cultural identities, attitudes, values, beliefs, understandings, within-group differences, and acculturative experiences on help-seeking and coping behaviors.
4. Examine the effects of historical events, multigenerational trauma, and current issues on diverse cultural groups in the U.S. and globally.
5. Explore the effects of stereotypes, overt and covert discrimination, racism, power, oppression, privilege, marginalization, microaggressions, and violence on counselors and clients.
6. Investigate the effects of various socio-cultural influences, including public policies, social movements, and cultural values, on mental and physical health and wellness.
7. Analyze disproportional effects of poverty, income disparities, and health disparities toward people with marginalized identities.
8. Discuss principles of independence, inclusion, choice and self-empowerment, and access to services within and outside the counseling relationship.
9. Develop strategies for identifying and eliminating barriers, prejudices, and processes of intentional and unintentional oppression and discrimination.
10. Review guidelines developed by professional counseling organizations related to social justice, advocacy, and working with individuals with diverse cultural identities.
11. Examine the role of religion and spirituality in clients’ and counselors’ psychological functioning.