- Multicultural Counseling

Institution:

The Evergreen State College

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Description:

Faculty:Mukti Khanna (clinical psychologist, expressive arts therapist) Major areas of study include: counseling skills, personality theory, abnormal psychology, expressive arts therapies, and multicultural psychology Class Standing: Seniors have priority; juniors will be accepted if there is space available. Prerequisites: One year of study in an interdisciplinary liberal arts program with some background in issues of diversity and one year of study covering general principles of psychology. Transfer students are invited to describe their background in psychology, cultural studies and liberal arts education. Faculty signature required (see below). We will explore ways psychology can be of service in an increasingly diverse society by addressing concepts of mental health, the mental health system and psychological counseling that are critical to the maintenance of healthy communities and a more just and peaceful world. We will address theoretical and experiential aspects of multicultural and transpersonal psychology in a community context, and how psychology can contribute to the current United Nations Decade of Nonviolence. In the fall quarter, students will explore personality theory and engage in counseling laboratories. Students will interview for an internship site in the fall and participate in a community based mental health internship during the winter and spring quarters. In the winter quarter, students will study abnormal psychology and social science research that relates to their internship site. In the spring, students will continue to study abnormal psychology and psychological ethics. Studies in multicultural psychology, counseling skills and person-centered expressive arts therapy will occur throughout the program. No previous art or movement experience is required. Students need to be willing to work with psychological theory and self-knowledge through co-counseling, expressive arts, energy psychology and cultural identity work. Total: 16 credits each quarter. Enrollment: 25 Special Expenses: $75 for art supplies Internship Possibilities:15 hours a week during winter and spring quarters. Program is preparatory for careers and future studies in psychological counseling, clinical psychology, expressive arts therapies, social work and multicultural This program is also listed under Society, Politics, Behavior and Change A similar program is expected to be offered in 2008-09.

Credits:

16.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.evergreen.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 867-6170

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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