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BHAV 222 Multicultural Counseling

5 credits
This course focuses on interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment, introducing core competencies for work with individuals and communities from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds.

Prerequisites: BHAV 110  or admission to the BAS in Behavioral Healthcare

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Recognize multiple dimensions of identity and the significance of the intersectionality of those dimensions
  • Demonstrate awareness of their own identity and some of its impacts, including power, privilege and implicit bias
  • Question and reflect upon personal privilege and ethnocentric views
  • Describe and appreciate minoritized cultures in America
  • Apply insights regarding the majority culture when interacting with clients
  • Identify the impact of historical events on major ethnic groups in America
  • Interact effectively with clients within the context of differences such as race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, ability, and language
  • Appreciate and affirm the differences and similarities of individuals
  • Use appropriate terminology regarding race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, and language
  • Examine and contrast cultural competency and cultural humility

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

  • transfer to baccalaureate degree programs

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50