Winter, 2020

FS511

Waddell-Pratt

FS511: Cultural & Ethnic Issues in Marital and Family Interventions (4 Units). Andrea Waddell-Pratt, PhD

DESCRIPTION:

This course explores the various cultural and ethnic issues that affect family therapy and enrichment. While the course examines a wide variety of cultural and ethnic family systems, special emphasis is placed on understanding the specific issues related to the practice of family therapy and education with African-American, Latino/Hispanic, and Native-American families.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students who successfully complete this course will:

1. Learn the importance of having an awareness of one's own cultural biases, assumptions, and beliefs.

2. Develop a new lens for thinking about and delving into issues of diversity.

3. Gain basic knowledge about relevant clinical issues in certain ethnic or racial groups.

RELATIONSHIP TO SCHOOL AND SEMINARY LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The course learning outcomes above serve the School of Psychology's outcome of training students in the following ways:

1. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and attitudes necessary to serve effectively in diverse communities locally and globally.

2. Graduates will be prepared to serve underserved populations and to integrate in their practice and personal lives the disciplines of compassion and charity.

Furthermore, the course learning outcomes serve the larger Seminary learning outcomes in the following ways:

1. Graduates will be aware of and critically engage ecclesial, societal, and global issues from Christian theological perspectives and demonstrate the ability to make informed choices toward positive change.

2. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify critical issues of diversity and make appropriate responses.

COURSE FORMAT:

This 4 unit course will meet once a week for 3 hours on Thursdays from 1:30-4:30 PM in the Winter Quarter. Class sessions will include lectures, discussions, video viewing, guest speakers, role-plays and other group activities.

REQUIRED READING:

Sue, D. W. & Sue, D. (2015). Counseling the culturally diverse. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. ISBN: 978-1119084303.

Hill, D. (2017). White awake: An honest look at what it means to be White. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press Books.

Tatum, Beverly (2017). Why are All the Black kids sitting together in the cafeteria?: and other conversations about race. New York, NY: Basic Books. ISBN: 978-0-465-06068-9.

Additional readings will be made available on Canvas.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Students will be expected to complete the assigned readings prior to class for participation in thoughtful and interactive discussions. Written assignments will focus on application of concepts to the student's culture and other select cultures. Grades will be based on attendance, participation, and the completion of assignments.

PREREQUISITES:

The course is open to MSMFT students.

RELATION TO CURRICULUM:

1. Meets BPC Sections 4980.36(c)(1)(C); 4980.36(d)(1)(A); 4980.36(d)(2)(B)-(G) for the State of CA.

2. Meets AAMFT core competency domain 2.1.

FINAL EXAM:

Yes.