COUN 750D - Cross-Cultural Counseling: Experiential

Credits 1.5
Recommended prior coursework: COUN-724. This course is an intensive cultural immersion experience. This involves a three-stage process. First, the encounter of diverse cultures, social classes and models of Christian ministries. Second, the exchange of ideas, stereotypes and perceptions. Third, the embrace of cultures and ministries. This course is an intensive experience, combining site visits, community living, interviews, debriefing, group discussion, reading, journaling and integrative writing. It provides a rich context for self-examination and ministry preparation. The course utilizes various locations and may be centered in the Fresno/Clovis area, the greater Central San Joaquin Valley, or the Bay Area. Travel is required. While travel usually occurs within California, travel outside the state could occur. An additional fee is required for this course.