CDEV 621 - Social and Cultural Diversity

Institution:

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Counseling and Development

Description:

This course is designed to provide master's level students in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Student Affairs and College counseling programs with an understanding of the cultural context of relationships, issues and trends in a multicultural society. Students will develop intercultural sensitivity and competence through self-awareness, awareness of cultural differences, and an understanding of the impact of prejudice, discrimination and oppression on helping professionals and the diverse populations they serve. Cultural differences in ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender and ability level are included. Students will also examine developmental frameworks which assist with individual, family and group work, program evaluation, advocacy and consultation.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Other

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Institution Website:

www.sru.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 738-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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