COUN 5160 - Counseling Special Populations

This course allows students to explore working with selected/special populations with which they may come into contact as counselors. The course will include discussion of and research into the role of ethical and culturally competent counseling with special populations in integrative models of care and various counseling settings; while, becoming familiar with the various counseling approaches useful in effecting changes in these individuals. The course views special populations through the lens of multiculturalism and diversity requiring an understanding of the cultural context of relationships, issues, and trends in working with different cultures.  This awareness will aid students in building counseling skills that will enhance their effectiveness in working with special populations. (3 credits)