COUN 401 - The Counseling Profession In A Pluralistic Society

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Counselor Education

Description:

This course covers three content areas: an overview of the counseling profession, ethical and legal standards and multicultural counseling. The course offers an orientation to the counseling profession, and ethical, legal and professional identity issues. Students will study the history of the profession, ethical and legal standards, preparation standards, organizations, functions and related journals. Students will also be introduced to the tripartite training model for multicultural competency, which includes awareness of cultural assumptions, knowledge of cultural diversity and skills for cross-cultural counseling. This course is required of all students.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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