Researchers assessed the longitudinal impacts of a master-level, race-based counseling course with White, graduate-level counseling students (N = 35) over a 5-year period. Impacts were assessed through interview and written data, as well as with the "White Racial Consciousness Development Scale-Revised" (Claney & Parker, 1989; Lee…

This qualitative study examined the experiences of 11 students of color who participated in 2 multicultural counseling courses in a master's-level counseling program at a predominantly White institution. Findings illustrate students' learning experiences based on instructors' racial and ethnic identities, including a pivotal transition from…

This study sought to determine changes in 121 White counseling students following their participation in an experiential, race-based course taught in a group format. Pre- and postoutcomes were reported based on instruments that measured White racial identity development, White privilege, color blindness, and the costs of racism. Findings indicated…

This study examined counseling students' experiences of a group course on the culture of Whiteness. The students reported changes in their White racial identities that included a new awareness of personal race, racial privileges, and a commitment to antiracism. Course tenets cited by students as promoting learning are included.

In an effort to provide clarity and future direction in training and research practices, this article consolidates the literature related to outcomes from a single multicultural counseling course (e.g., a course of 15 to 17 weeks). A critique of the literature and implications for future research and training are included. (Contains 1 table.)

Limited understanding of the challenges inherent in counselor-interpreter collaboration may potentially result in inadequate or ineffective mental health services. To provide guidelines for effective mental health assistance of clients who are English language learners, the authors review the literature regarding the partnership between counselors…