BHAV 222 Multicultural Counseling

5 credits

Multicultural communication skills are essential in the social and human services field. The student will develop multicultural mindfulness so they can work effectively with diverse client populations.

Prerequisites: BHAV 110

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

Apply personal insight regarding the majority culture when interacting with clients
Describe and appreciate minority cultures in America
Interact effectively with clients within the context of racial, cultural, ethnic, and linguistic differences
Analyze the impact of social primary and secondary institutions on diverse communities
Question and reflect upon personal privilege and ethnocentric view
Identify the impact of historical events on major ethnic groups in America
Appreciate and affirm the differences and similarities of individuals
Model cultural appreciation and strive toward personal cultural competence

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 Lecture Hours: 50