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Details for SSC535 Culturally and Socially Diverse Practice

This subject equips students to navigate and address the complexities of social anc cultural diversity in professional settings. It aims to deepen their understanding of the impact of diversity on people and practice and prepares students to effectively assess and intervene across diverse contexts. By fostering advanced self-awareness and reflective practices, students will be better positioned to practice ethically and competently in a culturally and socially diverse contexts.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: SSC535
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Catrina Henderson

Prerequisite

Pre-req SSC413

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and theories of cultural and social diversity, including intercultural communication, and the impact on practice;
  2. Examine and critically analyse a broad range of social and cultural issues and systems;
  3. Identify key elements of culturally and socially diverse practice, including assessment, intervention and support;
  4. Apply advanced self- awareness and self-reflection of the students’ cultural and social identity to enhance effective professional practice.

Subject Content

  • Culture; worldviews; emotions; development; cultural universals and differences; identity; individualism and collectivism
  • Theories and principles of cultural and social diversity, including intercultural communication
  • Effects of cultural factors on perceptions, explanations, interpretations, assessment, expectations, communication and outcomes of counselling
  • Intercultural differences in non-verbal behaviours and their significance
  • Language, culture and professional relationships
  • Skills development, assessment intervention, and support
  • Evaluation of effectiveness in culturally and socially diverse practice
  • Ethical issues in cross cultural work

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Onsite (face-to-face)
  • Online (e-Learning)
  • Intensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Minor Essay (30%)
  • Major Essay (40%)
  • Case Study & Reflection (30%)

Prescribed Text

  • Sue, D.W., Sue., D., Neville, H.A., & Smith, L. 2019. Counselling and culturally diverse: Theory and practice. (8th ed.). Wiley: Hoboken, NJ.