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Fall 2018 Course Syllabus
Course: DAAC-2330- Section: 71 Multicultural Counseling |
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| Instructor | Linda White | ||||||||
| whitel@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6356 | ||||||||
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| Description | An examination of the multicultural counseling theories and characteristics of diverse populations. | ||||||||
| Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
1. Explain the counselor's responsibility in developing and maintaining cultural competence; 2. Compare and contrast various multicultural counseling theories; 3. Identify and categorize unique issues affecting diverse populations; 4. Identify barriers to treatment; 5. Explain personal values, biases, and prejudices. |
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| Core Objectives |
This focus of Multicultural Counseling includes characteristics of minorities and diverse populations encountered by counselors and general issues among those groups which may affect the counseling process. This course will also discuss the need for counselors to identify their own beliefs, ideas, stereotypes and issues related to ethnicity, race, and culture. |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
1. Identify major counseling theories, key figures, their philosophy, and key concepts. 2. Define and explain techniques relevant to the various theories. 3. Identify major approaches to treatment. 4. Identify the attitudes and skills that are essential to becoming an effective multicultural counselor. |
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| Textbooks |
Textbook/Reference Materials Introduction to Multicultural Counseling for Helping Professionals by Wanda M. L. Lee, Graciela Orozco, John A. Blando, Bita Shooshani · Routledge · Paperback ISBN 0415540224 Other web based information and handouts will be provided |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Power Point- Defining Cultures & Overview of Cultural Issues in Counseling LABOR DAY – HOLIDAY Read Text Chapter 1 pages 1-8; The Future of Counseling: Becoming Multiculturally Competent Chapter 2 pages 25-36; Understanding and Appreciating Difference Documentary on Jane Elliot/ U-tube The Eye of the Storm A Class Divided Chapter 5 ; page 73-83; Native American in Counseling Chapter 6; Page 89-100; African Americans in Counseling Chapter 7; Page 105-119; Latinos and Latinas in counseling Chapter 9, Page 141-149; European American in Counseling Chapter 11, page 170, 173-178 Counseling Women Chapter 12, pages 183-190 Chapter 12, pages 183-190 Counseling Men Gender/ Culture Power Points; Terms Chapter 13 Page 196-208 Counseling LGBTQQ THANKSGIVING - HOLIDAY Activity Review Final Week |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Power Point- Defining Cultures & Overview of Cultural Issues in Counseling LABOR DAY – HOLIDAY Read Text Chapter 1 pages 1-8; The Future of Counseling: Becoming Multiculturally Competent Chapter 2 pages 25-36; Understanding and Appreciating Difference Documentary on Jane Elliot/ U-tube The Eye of the Storm A Class Divided Chapter 5 ; page 73-83; Native American in Counseling Chapter 6; Page 89-100; African Americans in Counseling Chapter 7; Page 105-119; Latinos and Latinas in counseling Chapter 9, Page 141-149; European American in Counseling Chapter 11, page 170, 173-178 Counseling Women Chapter 12, pages 183-190 Chapter 12, pages 183-190 Counseling Men Gender/ Culture Power Points; Terms Chapter 13 Page 196-208 Counseling LGBTQQ THANKSGIVING - HOLIDAY Activity Review Final Week |
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| Final Exam Date | December 10, 2018 - 2:00 PM Through December 10, 2018 - 2:00 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
Grading Scale: (sample 10- point scale) A B C D F 100-90 89-80 79-70 69-60 59 - below |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
Discussion Board 50% Mid-Term Exam 20% Activity 10% Final Exam 20% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies | By Appointment Only | ||||||||
| Attendance Policy |
INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION: Assignments will be posted on Mondays by 5:00 pm. They will be due on Sundays by 11:59a.m. Students will be expected to participate in threaded Discussion Board topics. Participation is required in the discussion threads by responding to the thread, then posting engaging comments or questions to at least two other peer’s posting to receive complete credit for assignment. Discussions and Assignments will receive a 10% grade reduction for each day they are overdue. Quizzes, Exams, will not be accepted late. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Students should log into the course each day and check emails and announcements. You will need to notify instructor prior to absence, to receive opportunity for make –up work. Assignments, Quizzes & Exam. |
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| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
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| Important Information | |||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| MyLamarPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA. | ||||||||
| Other | By Appointment Only | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||