HUS 2551 - Multicultural Perspectives in Human Services (I)

3 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of {(ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022 and REA 0019 )} with a “C” or better; or EAP 1620 and EAP 1640 with a “C” or better; or an eligible testing/course completion combination
This course addresses cultural diversity and its implications for effective counseling and human service practice. It considers the psychological impact of factors such as sex, race, ethnicity and culture, religious preference, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and physical disability. It explores common stereotypes and out-group prejudices and how to overcome them in counseling. Finally, it reviews counseling and teaching issues and strategies for diverse families and clients.

(I) International or diversity focus