2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog

GCOUN 6030 Psychology of Culture and Identity: Power, Privilege and Oppression

Theories of cross-cultural counseling, psycho- logy of gender, and difference are explored. Students are asked to reflect on their own ethnic/racial backgrounds to understand issues of privilege, prejudice, and/or racism. The social construction of these factors and how the client's and counselor's perception of them influences their values and behaviors are discussed.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

GCOUN 6200

Notes

Only admitted Counseling and Psychology Master's degree students may enroll.