Sep 19, 2024  
BVU Academic Catalog 2024-2025 
    
BVU Academic Catalog 2024-2025
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GPSC 544 - Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling


3 Credit(s)

This course provides an overview of theories and models of multicultural counseling, cultural identity development, and social justice advocacy. This course emphasizes knowledge and application of multicultural competencies in the context of ongoing professional development. Topics include counselor characteristics and behaviors that impact the counseling process; dynamics of power and privilege; processes of intentional and unintentional oppression and discrimination; strategies for identifying and eliminating barriers and challenging prejudices; strategies for providing competent and ethical counseling to all members of a diverse society; strategies to promote optimum development, wellness and resilience; and the integration of current research.

Grading Method: Letter grade.



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