Multicultural Issues in Clinical Practice

Graduate

An overview of the field of multicultural counseling and psychotherapy and, to a lesser extent, the field of cross-cultural psychology. The course surveys multicultural research, theories, practices, ethical issues, and assessment, and aims to facilitate students’ multicultural competency in terms of cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills. A strong emphasis is placed on students’ self-examination of personal cultural values and identities, and the impact these variables might have on their clinical work with clients or patients.