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Fall 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: DAAC-2330 (Section: 71, CRN: 91827) Multicultural Counseling |
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| Instructor | Kimberly Arrington | ||||||||
| arringtonkd@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | 4099846356 | ||||||||
| Office | Student Center - Room: 408 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | On Campus Hours in Person:Tuesdays 10:00 -5:00; Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00 Virtual Office hours posted in ConexEd In person Appointments can be made at other times and arranged through email |
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| Description | An examination of the multicultural counseling theories and characteristics of diverse populations. | ||||||||
| Required 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.
Jones-Smith, Elisa; Culturally Diverse Counseling; Theory and Practice; Sage (ISBN: 978-1-4833-8826-7 You will NOT be required to cover the entire text in this course. |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | Web based information and other pertinent information is available in Blackboard | ||||||||
| Corequisites/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. | ||||||||
| Program Student Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes : 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. | ||||||||
| Lecture Topics Outline |
Becoming Multiculturally Competent Counselor in field of Substance Use Disorder Treatment: · Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy: The Journey to Becoming a Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapist · Cultural Meaning Systems, Cultural Trust, and Cultural Humility · Neuroscience, Multiple Cultural Identities, and Cultural Strengths · Strengths-Based Development, Culture, and Clinical Practice · Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for African Americans · Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Hispanic and Latino/a Americans · Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Arab and Muslim Americans · Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for White Americans of European Ancestry · Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Women · Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for LGBTQ Individuals Culturally |
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| Major Assignments Schedule | DAAC_2330_71_202390_P00311296.pdf | ||||||||
| Final Exam Date | December 7, 2023 - 5:30 PM Through December 7, 2023 - 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 Quizzes & Tests 20% Cultural Interview Assignment 20% Culture Video Presentation 20% Discussion Board assignments 40% |
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| Attendance Policy | Attendance Requirements Students are suggested to log into the course daily to check emails and announcements. | ||||||||
| Additional Information |
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. |
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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