BH& 320: Social and Cultural Diversity in Behavioral Health

Distribution
Social Science
Credits 5 Lecture Hours 55

This course examines how cultural, biological, and social diversity affect behavioral health and healthcare. It presents current theories and practices for working with diverse populations in the behavioral health field and fosters the understanding and application of cultural diversity, cultural humility, self-awareness, social justice, and advocacy.

Prerequisites

Quarters Offered
Winter
Course Outcomes

1. Describe how culture, cultural identity, and intersectionality are related to behavioral health and behavioral healthcare

2. Explain how culture and stigma can influence help-seeking behaviors

3. Analyze the effects of local, state, and national public policies on the quality and accessibility of behavioral health services

4. Demonstrate the ability to adapt counseling theories, techniques, and interventions, modifying to ensure cultural appropriateness for diverse populations

Program Outcomes

PO5: Identify and address barriers to access and equity within the behavioral health system, ensuring the delivery of culturally relevant services to clients and their families 

Course Content Outline

1. Cultural Humility
2. Intersectionality, Power, Privilege, Oppression and Liberation
3. Social Bias, Microagressions, Internalized Oppressions, Minority Stress
4. Ageism
5. (Dis)ability and Ableism
6. African American and indigenous clients
7. Asian American, Latinx, and Multiracial clients
8. Arab American, marginalized religions, and immigrants clients
9. Queer communities