MH 6130 - Psychosocial&Cultural Prspctvs

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Mental Health

Description:

The focus of this course is the cultural contexts of counseling in a multicultural and diverse society. Such factors as a culture, ethnicity, race, age, gender, sexual orientation, mental and physical characteristics, education, family values, religious and spiritual values, socioeconomic status, and other unique characteristics of individuals, couples, families, ethnic groups, and communities are considered. The impact of social forces such as racism, sexism, ageism, ableism, heterosexism, and other types of institutional and individual discrimination on the lives of clients and on the counseling relationship are central to the curriculum. PreRequisites: Baccalaureate degree in Psychology or other relevant field.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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