Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring

This survey course provides an exploration of major multicultural counseling theories and research focusing on racial and cultural identity, values, and how people behave across different cultures. The course emphasizes critical thinking and self-awareness, and it explores how understanding cultural identity shapes the way people interact with others. Students will learn about culturally responsive approaches to connect with people and handle conflicts, tying in theory with real-life counseling situations involving diverse communities.