ERIC Number: EJ822038
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 23
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Multicultural Competence and Social Justice Training in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education: A Review and Analysis of a Sample of Multicultural Course Syllabi
Pieterse, Alex L.; Evans, Sarah A.; Risner-Butner, Amelia; Collins, Noah M.; Mason, Laura Beth
Counseling Psychologist, v37 n1 p93-115 2009
This article presents the findings of a descriptive content analysis of 54 multicultural and diversity-related course syllabi drawn from counseling and counseling psychology programs accredited by the American Psychological Association and the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs. Results suggest that most courses adhere to the knowledge, awareness, and skills paradigm of multicultural competence. However, actual course content varies considerably. Whereas the findings identify social justice content as a growing presence in multicultural courses, there is a need to more clearly outline the fundamental points of distinction and overlap between multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in counselor and counseling psychology training. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Social Justice, Counselor Training, Course Content, Content Analysis, Course Descriptions, Counseling Psychology, Counseling, Cultural Awareness, Multicultural Education, Cultural Pluralism
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Education Level: Higher Education
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