BH& 320: Social and Cultural Diversity in Behavioral Health

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Class Program

Behavioral Health

Credits

Lecture Hours 50 Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

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.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Acceptance to BAS-BH Program.

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Program Learning Outcomes

Identify and address barriers that hinder access and equity within the BH system, delivering culturally relevant services to clients and their families.

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Social Interaction

Cultural Diversity

Explain how culture and stigma can influence help-seeking behaviors

Program Learning Outcomes

Identify and address barriers that hinder access and equity within the BH system, delivering culturally relevant services to clients and their families.

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Social Interaction

Cultural Diversity

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

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the structures, functions, and organizations within the healthcare system, with a specific focus on Behavioral Health (BH) organizations.

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Communication

Oral Expression,

Written Expression

Social Interaction

Collaboration,

Ethical Conduct,

Professional Conduct,

Cultural Diversity

Inquiry

Information Literacy

Demonstrate the ability to modify counseling theories, techniques, and interventions to make them culturally appropriate for diverse populations

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of various theories of practice to intervene in behavioral health conditions.

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Communication

Oral Expression,

Written Expression

Social Interaction

Ethical Conduct,

Professional Conduct,

Cultural Diversity

Inquiry

Information Literacy

Program Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

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, LGBTIA+ communities