Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: DAAC-2330- Section: 71 Multicultural Counseling

Instructor Information
Instructor	Kimberly Arrington
E-mail	arringtonkd@lamarpa.edu
Phone	4099846356
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 113 Hours: On Campus Hours in Person: Monday 1:00-5:00 , Th 1:00-6. Virtual Hours Friday 9:00-12:00; Other hours as needed
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	An examination of the multicultural counseling theories and characteristics of diverse populations.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: 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. Student Learning Objectives 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.
Core Objectives	Core Objectives: 1.    Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. 2.    Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. 3.     Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific concepts. 4.    Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. 5.    Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes (PSLO’s) •    Demonstrates effective, ethical, multicultural care for a diverse group of individuals within the scope of practice of a professional counselor in the field of behavioral addictions and substance use disorders. •    Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the basics of counseling principles, theories and skills to include crisis management.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. 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
Lecture Topics Outline	Becoming Multiculturally Competent Understanding & Appreciating Difference Cultural Aspects of Psychological Assessment Acculturation, Identity Development, & Social Justice African Americans in Counseling Latinos and Latinas Asian & Pacific Islander Americans European American in Counseling Counseling Women Counseling Men LGBTQIA Counseling Older Adults Counseling Persons with a Disability
Major Assignments Schedule	None
Final Exam Date	December 7, 2021 - 5:30 PM   Through  December 7, 2021 - 7:30 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Final Grade Determinations: Tests                20% Discussion Board assignments    40% Research Paper            40%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Contacting Instructor: Preferred method of contact: I am available most efficiently through Email at all times during the day. You may text me if absolutely necessary, otherwise, please email. ALL COURSE BUSINESS WILL BE CONDUCTED THROUGH EMAIL. I will not discuss grades, deadlines or assignments via text. Course Description and Introduction 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. By nature of the topic this course will address sensitive and personal issues and how to address those as a professional in the counseling field. All students are expected to practice acceptance of one another and maintain an open mind and maintain respect at all times. This course is going to be a combination of reading material, power points presentations, and videos You will have a presentation that will be due towards end of the semester. This is a 3 hour course, and as such it is highly recommended that you set aside 3 hours weekly for this course in order to stay on task and do well.
Attendance Policy	Attendance Requirements Students are suggested to log into the course daily to check emails and announcements.
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.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
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 the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA 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 MyLSCPA.
Other	CONFIDENTIALITY/Content Advisory: It is expected that this class will contain information that at times will be of a personal nature to many students. These classes prepare you for a career in counseling. Some class discussions will deal with difficult and sensitive topics around drug use, alcohol use, consequences of that use and other matters. The topics often lead to personal information being shared in the classroom or online in discussion boards. Privileged information that is shared may under NO CIRCUMSTANCES be repeated or shared outside the classroom. I will be available to any student who wishes to discuss private matters regarding material in class/ If you feel you need professional counseling services, the College has a counseling center available to students, or I can furnish a referral for you. The student is ultimately responsible for his/her own learning and professional growth, what you put into it is what you will get out of it! It is your responsibility to conduct a realistic self-appraisal of what you personally need to master and how you can best attain it. Challenge yourself to grow as an individual and a professional.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Allied Health Chair: Shirley MacNeill E-mail: macneisb@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6365 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.