PSY 6999 - Special Topics: Multicultural Self Awareness Development

(3 units)

The immersion educational approach used within the program is based on Paulo Freire’s critical pedagogy. Participants are seen as co-creators of knowledge who share in the agenda of improving mental health approaches within Indian communities. The learning outcomes for participants are to increase the multicultural competencies/standards outlined by Sue, Arredondo & McDavis (1992) which outlines three main competencies and objectives: 1) Therapist awareness of own cultural values and biases; 2) Therapist awareness of client’s worldview; and 3) Culturally appropriate intervention strategies. Increased obtainment of these competencies will be assessed through papers, Freirean dialogues, and course activities.