College of St. Joseph

3 credits  M  4:00pm – 6:30pm  Reed, M

This course addresses the issues of cultural diversity.  The course takes into consideration the specific values, beliefs and actions that are conditioned by a person’s ethnicity, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, political views, life-styles and geographic region.  The following are investigated as they relate to the aforementioned: time, self-disclosure, family values, nonverbal behavior, trusting relationships, self-actualization, directedness and assertiveness.  Students are challenged to look at their cultural biases and stereotypical beliefs that may influence the therapeutic process and to look for bridges that can influence and assist in the process of relation.  3 credits.