GORDON CONWELL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY-CHARLOTTE

MASTERS OF ARTS IN COUNSELING PROGRAM

CO/WM 712 CROSSCULTURAL COUNSELING

SUMMER:2016

Instructor: Rodney L. Cooper, Ph.D.

Course Dates: June 17-18, July 15-16, and

Aug. 5-6, 2016

Course Times: Fri: 6:30-9:00 p.m.;

Saturday: 9:00-4:00 p.m.

Contact Information:

Phone Number: 704-940-5832 Email address: rodneylcooper@carolina.rr.com Office Hours: By Appointment Office Location: 215

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of cross-cultural considerations in the

conduction of counseling with families and individuals of different cultural backgrounds.

Emphasis is given to family roles, structures, functions and systems, and to the context in which

individuals relate. It is the instructor’s hope that each student will develop a counseling ministry,

which will be sensitive and helpful to various cultural groups. Counseling, whether it be in the

USA or overseas, requires a basic understanding not only of how various ethnics live life, but

also one’s own possible stereotypes which may hinder effectiveness in the therapy process. The

course provides an opportunity to develop sensitivity and insight as well as strategies needed to

work effectively among people in cross-cultural settings. The main focus of this course will be

upon working with American minorities.

Gordon Conwell Mission:

Article 2: To maintain academic excellence in the highest tradition of Christian scholarship in the

teaching of the biblical, historical and theological disciplines. Theological education, which is

properly done within and for the Church, ought to function with rigor and academic integrity.

The seminary, therefore, must provide an environment within which teaching and learning can

best occur and encourage high levels of scholarly competence and research in its faculty.

Article 3: To train and encourage students, in cooperation with the Church, to become skilled in

ministry. The Church and the seminary share the goal of seeing knowledge, skills and

experience integrated in the person who ministers. Through the courses and the

practica/internships, a combination of careful training and supervised experience in counseling

ministries are pedagogical practices essential to achieving that goal.

Course Objectives: Knowledge and Skill Outcomes (CACREP II.D.2): This section contains

specific CACREP 2009 Standards that will be addressed in the course.

Students will:

General: Develop or enhance (1) a knowledge and understanding of the major

issues surrounding multicultural counseling and (2) the ability to diagnose and

treat effectively those of a different ethnic background. Consideration of world-

views, values and micro, macro and ecosystems will be explored.

Educational: (1) Develop a competence in understanding the historical,

sociological, familial, and societal influences placed upon each ethnic or minority

group; (2) understand the various theories concerning each ethnic group’s

attitude toward society and counseling; (3) gain an understanding of one’s own

possible prejudices or stereotypes toward certain ethnic populations and develop a

plan in dealing with them; and (4) develop a biblical framework for race relations

which will, in turn, affect cross-cultural counseling. The integration of

psychological, anthropological and theological perspectives is a must to develop

insights necessary in ministry or delivery of services in different cultural settings.

Performance:

a. Cognitively: (1) Articulate the different issues a therapist faces in forming

a therapeutic alliance with clients of a different ethnic origin; (2) to

explain the different approaches to bring about an effective counseling

relationship with clients of a different ethnic background; (3) to identify

the salient features of American culture and how it varies from those

around it; (4) to understand the major subcultures with American life; (5)

to recognize the ramifications of poverty, urban life, and ghettoization on

emotional functioning; (6) to be able to apply effective counseling

strategies with missionaries and the children of missionaries; and (7) to

evaluate my own adaptability to cross-culture and then work on those

areas that require change.

b. Affectively: (1) Develop a greater appreciation for cultures that see the world

in a different framework than I do; (2) develop a greater appreciation

concerning the struggles ethnics face in living in America; (3) rejoice in a

God who loves variety -- especially in people groups; and (4) to thank God

for the cross - through which the “wall” has been removed making

reconciliation possible.

CACREP Section II, G

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY—studies that provide an understanding of the cultural

context of relationships, issues, and trends in a multicultural society, including all of the

following:

2-a. multicultural and pluralistic trends, including characteristics and concerns within and among

diverse groups nationally and internationally;

2-b. attitudes, beliefs, understandings, and acculturative experiences, including specific

experiential learning activities designed to foster students’ understanding of self and culturally

diverse clients;

2-c. theories of multicultural counseling, identity development, and social justice;

2-d. individual, couple, family, group, and community strategies for working with and

advocating for diverse populations, including multicultural competencies

2-e. counselors’ roles in developing cultural self-awareness, promoting cultural social justice,

advocacy and conflict resolution, and other culturally supported behaviors that promote optimal

wellness and growth of the human spirit, mind, or body

2-f. counselors’ roles in eliminating biases, prejudices, and processes of intentional and

unintentional oppression and discrimination.

CMHC Section II-G

D-2. Applies multicultural competencies to clinical mental health counseling involving case

conceptualization, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and prevention of mental and emotional

disorders.

D-5. Demonstrates appropriate use of culturally responsive individual, couple, family, group, and

systems modalities for initiating, maintaining, and terminating counseling.

E-1. Understands how living in a multicultural society affects clients who are seeking clinical

mental health counseling services.

E-2.Understands the effects of racism, discrimination, sexism, power, privilege, and oppression

on one’s own life and career and those of the client.

E-3. Understands current literature that outlines theories, approaches, strategies, and techniques

shown to be effective when working with specific populations of clients with mental and

emotional disorders.

E-4. Understands effective strategies to support client advocacy and influence public policy and

government relations on local, state, and national levels to enhance equity, increase funding, and

promote programs that affect the practice of clinical mental health counseling.

E-5. Understands the implications of concepts such as internalized oppression and institutional

racism, as well as the historical and current political climate regarding immigration, poverty, and

welfare.

E-6. Knows public policies on the local, state, and national levels that affect the quality and

accessibility of mental health services.

F-1. Maintains information regarding community resources to make appropriate referrals.

F-2. Advocates for policies, programs, and services that are equitable and responsive to the

unique needs of clients.

F-3. Demonstrates the ability to modify counseling systems, theories, techniques, and

interventions to make them culturally appropriate for diverse populations.

Class Structure and Instruction: Method of instruction (CACREP II.D.3): Lectures, guest

speakers, films, and a cross-cultural inventory will be utilized to present techniques and

approaches in working in a multicultural context

Required Texts and/or Readings* (CACREP II.D.4): This section includes all required and

recommended textbooks and/or readings for the course.

Sue, W.S. and Sue, D. (2014) Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice,

7th Edition. New York: John Wiley and Sons.

Rah, Soon-Chang. (2005) The Next Evangelicalism: Freeing the Church from Western Cultural Captivity. Downers Grove, ILL: IVP Press. ISBN: 9780830833603

Robles, Leondar-Wright, Brewer and Adamson (editors). (2006) The Color of

Wealth. New York, New York: The New Press. ISBN: 9781595580047

Course Requirements and Expectations Student Performance Evaluation Criteria and

Procedures (CACREP II.D.5): This section includes information regarding student evaluation

and should include: (a) course requirements, (b) assignments, (c) grading scale, and (d) any

additional expectations of students during the course

Achievement of the course objectives will be measured through a variety of assignments

and activities as described below.

Full attendance and participation is expected in this course. The course is compact,

accelerated and challenging, demanding attention, concentration and ‘being there.’

Students participate in small group discussions focusing on multi-cultural cases so as to

learn from concrete examples

No Late Papers Accepted

Document Formatting and Citation Style Requirements (All APA, except reflection paper)

Assessment Instrument

The student will be required to take the Intercultural Development Inventory. The inventory is

developmental in nature and shows where the student is in regards to their cross-cultural

competency as well as the next steps in growing in their cross-cultural competencies by

implementing elements of the personal plan that accompanies the inventory. The cost is $25.00

to take the assessment or $75.00 for the assessment and an appointment to go over the results

in a private session with Dr. Cooper. [CACREP II.G.2e, 2d, 2f; 5 D5, E5, E2]

Assignments:

Reading Log:

The purpose of the course is to acquire a broad knowledge of the subject. Thus the

student is expected to read, along with the required texts, an additional 300 pages.

Recommended Resources:

Atkinson, David R. (2004). Counseling American Minorities (6th

Ed.) New York:

McGraw Hill. ISBN: 9780697361851

McGoldrick, M. Giordano, J. and Garcia-Preto, N. (eds.) (2005) Ethnicity and

Family Therapy. (3rd ed.) New York: Guilford Press. ISBN: 9781593850203

Due: August 31, 2016. (250 points)

1. Term Paper:

Write a research paper that focuses on how counseling will vary with a certain ethnic

group because of cultural variations. This paper is to cover issues the counselor should

be aware of in counseling the particular ethnic group chosen for the paper. Issues in

delivery of services, possible barriers, innovative methods, at an individual and family

level, represent possible topics for discussion. [CACREP II.G.2a, 2c; CMHC E.1, E.3]

Due: August 31, 2016 (20 pages in length plus bibliography). (250 points)

2. Self-Exploration Project:

1. Your Ethnic and Cultural background:

a. Discuss what aspects/qualities of your ethnic/cultural background are

prominent in your life (e.g. language, religion, character traits) and the

childhood experiences that reinforced them.

b. Describe the childhood and adolescent experiences or relationships that

shaped your view of people who are culturally different from you

2. The Cultural Values You currently Hold

a. What cultural values do you currently hold (address time, activity,

relational, basic human nature, religious)?

b. Which of these values would be different from common values of African

Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, or Native Americans?

c. How do you plan to manage values conflicts with your clients?

3. Describe Your Process in Racial Identity Development?

a. What stage are you currently experiencing? Give Examples?

b. What factors/experiences influenced your progression?

c. How do you plan to facilitate your racial identity development? Or do you?

[CACREP II.G.2b, 2c, 2e, 2f; CMHC E.2, E.5]

Due: August 6th, 2016 (5-8 pages) (200 points)

4. Ephesians 2:11-17 Paper: Write a paper dealing with the issues of Jewish and Gentile reconciliation. What is the context of this passage? What is Paul’s purpose in writing this passage? What does he mean when he talks about the “wall of hostility” being broken down? What are the implications in this passage about racial reconciliation? How does it apply today? In counseling? [CACREP II.G.2b, 2e, 2f; CMHC E.2, E.5]

Due date: July 16, 2016 (8-10 pages) (150 points)

5. The Diverse Experience of Culturally Diverse People: An Investigation Project

Interview from any of the following groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans or Native Americans. (Example of interview is in Sakai under Resources) Due: August 6th, 2016 (150 points)

Grading:

Grading criteria for written work:

Promptness

Organization

Comprehensiveness and content concerning the topic

Writing style

Practicality and evidence of personal impact of the information

APA format

Evaluation:

Term Paper: 25% (250 points)

Reading and Log: 25% (250 points)

Self-Exploration: 20% (200 points)

Interview: 15% (150 points)

Ephesians 2:11-17: 15% (150 points)

TOTAL (1,000 points)

Grading Rubric: Final letter grades will be assigned based on the following distribution:

A+ 980-1000 C+ 770-799

A 940-979 C 740-769

A- 900-939 C- 700-739

B+ 870-899 D+ 670-699

B 840-869 D 640-669

B- 800-839 D- 600-639

Course Schedule:

Date Topics Reading Due Assignments Due

June

17-18 Introduction to topics

Trends concerning

Multiculturalism and Pluralism

Cultural issues in counseling

Western and Non-Western

Worldviews (Values)

Psychopathology in cross-

Sue and Sue ch.1-9

cultural perspective (Norms)

The Culturally Skilled

Counselor

[CACREP II.G.2a, 2c, 2e, 2f; CMHC E.1, E.4]

July

15-16

Movie: The Color of Fear

Discussion

Sociopolitical Considerations of

Mistrust in Counseling

Racial/Cultural Identity

Development

Intercultural Identity Inventory

Results [CACREP II.G.2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f;

CMHC E.2, E.4, E.5, E.6]

Sue and Sue ch.10-13

Color of Wealth

Ephesians paper

Aug. 5-6

Counseling

Black Americans

Native Americans

Mexican Americans, Latinos,

Hispanics

Asian Americans

Review and Conclusions

[CACREP II.G.2a, 2c, 2d; CMHC D.2,

D.5, E.1, E.5]

Sue and Sue ch.14-17 Self-Exploration

paper

Investigation

Project

Aug. 31 READING AND

READING LOG

Academic Standards/Policy:

Cheating and plagiarism are considered serious breaches of personal and academic integrity.

Cheating involves, but is not necessarily limited to, the use of unauthorized sources of

information during an examination or the submission of the same (or substantially same) work

for credit in two or more courses without the knowledge and consent of the instructors.

Plagiarism involves the use of another person’s distinctive ideas or words, whether published or

unpublished, and representing them as one’s own instead of giving proper credit to the source.

Plagiarism can also involve over dependence on other source material for the scope and

substance of one’s writing. Such breaches in academic standards often result in a failing grade

as well as other corrective measures. For more information, please consult the Student

Handbook.

ADA Policy

The seminary complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. A student

with a qualifying and authenticated disability who is in need of accommodations should petition

the seminary in accordance with the stated guidelines in the Student Handbook.

Cancellation of Class

In the event the seminary has to cancel a class meeting (impending storm, professor illness, etc.),

the Registration Office will send out an email (via the GCTS email account) notification to all

students registered in the respective course. If the cancelation occurs the day of the scheduled

meeting, the Registration Office will also attempt to contact students via their primary phone

contact on record. The professor will contact the students (via GCTS account) regarding make-

up. If a weekend class is cancelled, the class will be made up during the scheduled Make-Up

weekend (see the academic calendar for the designated dates). For more info, consult your

Student Handbook.

Extension Policy

Arrangements for submission of late work at a date on or before the “last day to submit written

work”, as noted on the seminary’s Academic Calendar, are made between the student and

professor. Formal petition to the Registration Office is not required at this time. This includes

arrangements for the rescheduling of final exams.

However, course work (reading and written) to be submitted after the publicized calendar due

date, must be approved by the Registration Office. An extension form, available online, must be

submitted to the Registration Office prior to the “last day to submit written work.” Requests

received after this date will either be denied or incur additional penalty. For a full discussion of

this policy, please consult the Student Handbook.

Grades

Grades are posted on line within twenty-four hours of receipt from the professor. Students are

expected to check their CAMS student portal in order to access posted grades. Those individuals

who need an official grade report issued to a third party should put their request in writing to the

Registration Office. Faculty have six weeks from the course work due date to submit a final

grade.

Returned Work

Work submitted through Sakai will be returned via Sakai since no hard copies will be turned in.

Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with any hard copy work submitted if you wish to

have it returned.

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