Cultural Responsiveness and Advocacy   [Archived Catalog]
2023-2024 Saybrook Academic Catalog Summer Addendum
   

CES 7015 - Cultural Responsiveness and Advocacy


This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore identity, and intersectionality a multicultural and diverse society. Emphasis will be placed on delivering culturally relevant counseling in multiple settings, conducting supervision, and conducting research. The role of racial, ethnic, and cultural heritage; nationality; socioeconomic status; family structure; age; gender; sexual identity; religious and spiritual beliefs; occupation; physical and mental status; local, regional, national, and international perspectives will be explored- as they related to individual identity, access to services, and culturally competent counseling. Finally, equity issues in counselor education programs, counseling supervision, and counseling research will be explored. 3 credit(s)