CNCO 6355 - Counseling Diverse Populations

Institution:

Saint Edward's University

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Description:

This course in multicultural counseling focuses on developing theories and strategies that match the individual and cultural background of the client, as well as expanding counseling to include the multiple helping roles of family, community, and cultural groups. The course serves as an introduction to the literature, concepts, and skills required to counsel people from populations considered diverse. Course work emphasizes factors of diversity such as ethnicity, gender, social identification, physically challenged (e.g., hearing impaired, learning disabled) and the appropriate counseling interventions for working with such populations. Cultural identity development theory is also covered in this course. Prerequisite: CNCO 6351

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stedwards.edu

Phone Number:

(512) 448-8400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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