COUN 6976 - Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40035,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Carmella Hill
Email: cmhill01@ysu.edu
Course Description
6976. Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling. Counseling theory and techniques related to social and economic change, ethnic groups, subculture, issues of sexuality and gender, urban and rural societies, cultural mores, the use of leisure time, and differing life patterns. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Sue, D. W., Sue, D. (2022). Counseling the culturally diverse: Theory and practice (9th ed.). Wiley. |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 8/27 | Syllabus & Course Introduction | |
| Thu | 9/3 | Sue et al. (2022): • Chapter 1 (Obstacles to Developing Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility: Understanding Resistance to Multicultural Training) • Chapter 2 (Multicultural Counseling and Therapy) | |
| Thu | 9/10 | Sue et al. (2022): • Chapter 3 (Cultural Perspectives and Barriers: The Individual Interplay of Cultural Experiences) • Sue, Arredondo, & McDavis (1992) - Multicultural competencies and standards: A call to the profession • Chapter 4 (Microaggressions) | Personal Mission Statement DUE by 11:59pm on Blackboard |
| Thu | 9/17 | Sue et al. (2022): • Chapter 5 (Sociohistorical Privilege and Oppression:) • Chapter 6 (Racial, Ethnic, Cultural (REC) Attitudes in People of Color) Toporek et al. (2009) - Promoting systemic change through the ACA Advocacy Competencies | |
| Thu | 9/24 | Sue et al. (2022): • Chapter 7 (White Racial Consciousness) • Chapter 8 (Multicultural Counseling Competence and Cultural Humility for People of Color Counselors and Therapists) | Cultural Immersion Exercise topic due to Instructor for approval by 11:59pm on Blackbooard |
| Thu | 10/1 | Sue et al. (2022): • Chapter 12 (African Americans) • Chapter 13 (American Indians/Native Americans and Alaskan Natives) | |
| Thu | 10/8 | Sue et al. (2022): • Chapter 14 (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) • Chapter 15 (Latinx Communities) | Reaction Paper #1 Due by 11:59pm |
| Thu | 10/15 | Sue et al. (2022): • Chapter 16 (Multiracial Americans) • Chapter 17 (Arab Americans) | |
| Thu | 10/22 | Sue et al. (2022): • Chapters 18 (Marginalized Religious Communities) • Chapter 19 (Immigrants and Refugees) | |
| Thu | 10/29 | Sue et al. (2022): • Chapter 20 (LGBTQ Communities) • Chapters 21 (Older Adults) • Chapter 22 (Women) | |
| Thu | 11/5 | No Class – Attending OCA/AOCC Conference | Work on Cultural Immersion Paper |
| Thu | 11/12 | Sue et al. (2022): • Chapter 23 (Individuals Living in Poverty) • Chapter 24 (Individuals with Disabilities) | Cultural Immersion Exercise DUE by 11:59pm Blackboard & SL&L System |
| Thu | 11/19 | Sue et al. (2022): • Chapter 9 (Multicultural Evidence-Based Practice) • Chapter 10 (Indigenous and Cultural Methods of Healing Among People of Color) | Reaction Paper #2 Due by 11:59pm |
| Thu | 11/26 | NO CLASS; HAPPY THANKSGIVING! | |
| Thu | 12/3 | Cultural Experience | “I Am Poem” & Bring Yourself in a Bag |
| Thu | 12/10 | Final Exam - IN CLASS |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.