Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

This 12-credit certificate program in Multicultural Counseling provides a foundation in multicultural counseling principles and techniques. Students complete core coursework in multicultural counseling foundations and choose three electives from a range of topics, including counseling individuals with disabilities, children and adolescents, and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. The program prepares graduates to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds and promote social justice in counseling.

Program Outline

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Certificate Requirements

Core

• CNS ED 6030: Foundations for Multicultural Counseling (3 credits)

Electives

• Choose three of the following:
• CNS ED 6220: Counseling Individuals with Disabilities
• CNS ED 6600: Theories and Techniques of Counseling Children and Adolescents
• CNS ED 6810: Integrating Religion and Spirituality in Counseling
• CNS ED 6820: Counseling Women Toward Empowerment
• CNS ED 6830: Counseling African American Clients
• CNS ED 6840: Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity in Counseling
• CNS ED 6850: Social Class and Poverty Issues in Counseling
• CNS ED 6870: Counseling and Cultural Competence in a Global Society
• Any other CNS ED 6800-level courses as offered