COUN 750C - Cross-Cultural Counseling: International

Credits 1.5
Recommended prior coursework: COUN-724. This course involves a three-stage process. First, the encounter of diverse cultures, social classes, and models of ministry in an international location. Second, the exchange of ideas, worldviews, and perceptions. Third, the embrace of cultures and varying approaches to holistic healing and care. 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 clinical preparation. International travel to a location arranged by Fresno Pacific University is required for successful completion of this course. Appropriate international travel documents are required for the trip. An additional fee is required for this course.