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Offered every fall.
This course introduces the theory and practice of multicultural counseling and family therapy including various aspects of diversity: identity formation, race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, spirituality, ability/disability, and aging. Students will have the opportunity to explore their own culturally informed belief systems, values and practices. Research and class content will focus on knowledge and understanding worldviews that underlie client behavior, relationships, and resources. Ethical issues and culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of personal awareness, theoretical knowledge, and contextual clinical competencies. Open to counseling/family therapy students, as well as chaplaincy and cross-cultural ministry students.