PSY 415 - Multicultural Counseling

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

The purpose of this course is to call attention to the multicultural framework in which counseling takes place. To be more specific, the unique experiences and needs of several groups within American society that share the common experience of oppression will be examined. These groups have often been inadequately served by the mental health field due to ignorance, racism, sexism, intolerance, and inadequate training. More specifically, this course will examine the following groups: African Americans, Hispanic/Latin Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, persons with disabilities, women, the elderly, and gay/lesbian persons. This course is designed to assist the beginning mental health professional in becoming aware of the needs of persons within these various groups in order to effectively intervene within a multicultural therapeutic context.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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