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 HLSC 100

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

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of intercultural appreciation.

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50