CED 505 - Diversity Sensitive Counseling

Credits: 3
Prerequisites CED 502
Introduces and examines the origins and dimensions of human similarities and differences. Explores social, political, personal, and behavioral influences upon culture and diversity, and examines issues such as racism, oppression, White identity development, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, disability, and their impact on self and ability to counsel effectively. Projects and assignments will focus on development or identification of the student’s values, cultural identity, attitudes, and biases.