CSP 714A - Counseling and Intervention in Multicultural Settings: Travel Course

Prerequisites, Ph.D. in education major, consent of instructor. This course involves travel to different countries and focuses upon the unique challenges diversity brings to the provision of counseling and psychological services. Students will learn the history, culture, and expectations of the host country and develop the cross-cultural communication skills necessary to effectively work with families of varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students will also explore how issues such as immigration, poverty, sexism, and racism affect counseling practices and the development of effective interventions. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits