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COURSE TITLE: Racial and Cultural Diversity in the Helping ProfessionsCOURSE NUMBER: 1140CATALOG PREFIX: HSSRII. PREREQUISITE(S): NoneIII.CREDIT HOURS: 3LECTURE HOURS: 3LABORATORY HOURS: 0OBSERVATION HOURS: 0IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION:This course provides an introduction to the general concepts and history of cultural diversity in U.S. society, and stresses the importance of understanding diversity in mental-health careers and the helping professions. It focuses on the history of many cultural/minority groups and provides an understanding of culturally-based help-seeking behaviors among racial, ethnic, and other subpopulations. Emphasis is on general diversity issues as well as issues specific to becoming culturally competent in the helping professions. (SOCI 107 may not be substituted for this course to meet graduation requirements in the HSSR program.)V.ADOPTED TEXT(S):Cultural Diversity: A Primer for the Human Services5th EditionDiller, Jerry V. Cengage LearningISBN-10:?1285075404VI.COURSE OBJECTIVES:At the completion of this course students will be able to: 1.Understand the historical backgrounds of the subpopulations they will serve as helping professionals. 2.Appreciate the variety of racial, ethnic, and cultural populations in U.S. society. 3.Recognize variations within racial, ethnic, and cultural groups. 4. Understand the impact of culture on our ideas, attitudes, values, and behavior patterns.5.Appreciate the contribution of various racial, ethnic, and cultural populations to the American mosaic.6.Recognize differences in culturally-based help-seeking behaviors among minorities and other subpopulations. 7.Understand the impact of culture in assessment and treatment of the individual.8.Demonstrate knowledge of current information and recent theoretical advances in cross-cultural mental-health practice. 9.Develop skills to serve members of various cultural and ethnic populations and comprehend the importance of cross-cultural understanding.10.Appreciate the role of language, dialect, and non-verbal communication in cross-cultural provision of social services.11.Demonstrate understanding of special needs of various cultural and ethnic populations within the U. S. including African Americans; Native Americans; Appalachians; gays, lesbians, and bisexuals; Asian Americans; the disabled; and Latinos.12.Understand the cultural implications and unique challenges involved in cross-cultural service delivery.13.Assess the role of the mental health provider from the client's perspective.VII.CLASSROOM METHODOLOGY:Lectures, group discussions, videos, and power point will be utilized to development class interaction.100 point Exams x 4 = 40050 point Essay x 1 = 5015 point Quizzes x 10 = 150100 point Attendance Pool x 1 = 100Total Points Possible = 700Attendance: One of the greater expectations of this course is fulfilling your obligation of attendance. While your readings cover a substantial proportion of the course content, classroom participation is the most integral part of this course. As I’ll be taking attendance every day and its part of your overall grade, you must minimize the number of absences you may have. You will start with a 100 point attendance pool. For each absence, you will lose points from the attendance pool. With 7 absences, the student may be asked to formally withdraw from the course. 0 absences = 1001 absence = 952 absences = 903 absences = 854 absences = 805 absences = 756 absences = 70Tardiness:Tardiness is a significant issue as well. Not only does it deprive you of needed classroom participation time, it is extremely disruptive to the overall classroom flow and dynamic. Occasional lateness is understandable; consistent tardiness is not. For every 3 occurrences of tardiness, you will be given an absence. Simply said, treat this course as a serious learning endeavor and come to class on time.Cell Phones:There is no reason for cell phones in class. Therefore there is a simple rule: NO CELL PHONES ARE ALLOWED IN CLASS. Put them away from your visibility. The only exception that is allowed is if you have an occupation that requires you to be on call. If that is the case, you must inform me in order for consent to have a cell phone. Despite the attempted subterfuge, it is quite easy to spot when someone texting. Don’t have your cellphone out. If you have a cell phone out, an absence may be recorded. Sleeping:Sleep at home, not here. If you sleep, you are not really present. If you are caught sleeping, you will be marked as being absent. Disruptive Behavior:Any behavior that distracts other students from learning and participating is disruptive. This most commonly occurs in the form of holding loud conversations during class (but not limited to such). If you are disruptive, you may be asked to leave the class and an absence recorded. Academic Honesty:Academic honesty is a must in an institution of higher learning. Academic dishonesty includes (but not limited to) cheating, plagiarism, or helping another student in engage in academic dishonesty. If a student engages in academic dishonesty, at the discretion of the instructor, the student may receive an automatic failing grade for the assignment and/or course.Reading: To know the background of the class lecture, students are expected to complete the assigned reading before class. Likewise, your writing assignments and exams will cover a significant portion of the assigned readings. Quizzes:Quizzes are given weekly by the instructor. Typically you’ll have a week to complete them. Quizzes consist typically of just a few questions factual and conceptual. These are worth 15 points, and altogether they contribute up to 150 points of your grade. If you are absent a day, it is important that you ask the instructor the next class day if they missed a handout. There is some allowance for late quizzes based upon absence, but you must complete and turn in as soon as possible. Late quizzes are deducted points. Exams:The multiple-choice exams gauge your knowledge of the covered material. Missing an exam requires a legitimate excuse, typically documentation that accompanies it. You must inform me immediately if an emergency arises that requires you to miss an exam. Allowance to make-up a missed exam is given at the discretion of the instructor. Essay:The Essay serves to extend your knowledge into at least one area aside from what classroom content and textbook offer. I’ll have more information on the specifics of the project in a couple of weeks, but in general, you will be reporting on a particular psychological subject. The typical length will be about 4 pages, typed, double spaced. VIII.GRADING:The grading scale will follow the policy in the college catalog.A = 100 – 90B = 89 – 80C = 79 – 70D = 69 – 60F = 59 – 0IX.SAMPLE COURSE OUTLINE:Week OneChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: What It Means to Be Culturally CompetentWeek TwoChapter 3: Working with Culturally Diverse ClientsWeek Three:Chapter 4: Understanding Racism, Prejudice, and White PrivilegeWeek FourExam #1Chapter 5: Understanding Culture and Cultural DifferencesWeek FiveChapter 6: Working with Culturally Diverse Parents and FamiliesWeek SixChapter 7: Culturally Sensitive Treatment with ChildrenWeek SevenChapter 8: Bias in Service DeliveryWeek EightExam #2Chapter 9: Mental Health IssuesWeek NineChapter 10: Treating Victims of Ethnic Conflict, Genocide, and Mass ViolenceWeek TenChapter 11: Working with Latino/a Clients: An Interview with Roberto AlmanzanWeek ElevenChapter 12: Working with Native American Clients: An Interview with Jack LawsonWeek TwelveExam #3Chapter 13: Working with African American Clients: An Interview with Veronique ThompsonWeek ThirteenChapter 14: Working with Asian American Clients: An Interview with Dan HocyWeek FourteenChapter 15: Working with Arab and Muslim American Clients: An Interview with Marwan DwairyChapter 16: Working with South Asian American Clients: An Interview with the Sumana KaipaWeek FifteenChapter 17: Working with White Ethnics: An Interview with the AuthorChapter 18: Some Closing ThoughtsFinals WeekExam #4X.OTHER REQUIRED BOOKS, SOFTWARE AND MATERIALS:As assigned by the instructor.XI. EVALUATION:At the discretion of the instructor, evaluation may be based on any or all of the following: final exam, mid-term exam, chapter tests, quizzes, term papers and themes, class projects, attendance, class participation, and other assignments.XII.SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:Student Responsibilities: To meet the objectives of this course, students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, study the text, complete assignments, contribute to class discussions, and act as responsible adults. Students are responsible for making up work missed due to absence as permitted by the instructor.Instructor Responsibilities: The instructor will enhance and expand the meaning and application of the subject matter covered throughout the course. At the beginning of each quarter, the instructor will distribute syllabi listing all course requirements. The instructor will facilitate class discussion and be available for individual student conferences.XIII.OTHER INFORMATION:FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for demonstration purposes.Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office, Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431. ................
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