Emphasis in Latino Counseling
Lucila Ramos-Sánchez (Coordinator)
The Emphasis in the Latino Counseling Psychology Program at Santa Clara University (one of only three in the nation) offers a concentration and focus on counseling the large component of the population who define themselves as Latino. The program focuses on applications of psychology with reference to issues of culture, ethnicity, acculturation, and assimilation. Implications of counseling within a Latino family system and issues of language are explored. Coursework concentrates on the development of knowledge and practical skills in the following areas: reaching clients from this normally underserved population, developing rapport with clients from these cultures, intervening in culturally sensitive and appropriate ways, and counseling at various times throughout the life cycle. Some of the classes will stress the importance of language and may be instructed partially or substantially in Spanish.
The emphasis is available to students in both Master of Arts program options: Counseling with an Emphasis in Latino Counseling Psychology (51 units) and Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Latino Counseling (78 units). The 78-unit option provides a greater depth of training in counseling theory and skills. A student who includes the Latino emphasis in the 78-unit master’s program can meet all the academic requirements for the California State License in Marriage and Family Therapy.
78: Counseling Psychology (MFT track) with Latino Emphasis - Core courses plus 211, 217, 311, 312, 315, 318, 319, 323, one course from 215, 317, or 383, 333 (three consecutive quarters beginning in the fall), and emphasis courses: 360, 362, 364, and 366 (for Spanish speakers); plus one or two electives (depending upon whether or not 366 is taken).
78: Counseling Psychology (self designed NON MFT) with Latino Emphasis - Core courses plus 217, 311. 315, 318, 331 (two consecutive quarters beginning in the fall), and emphasis courses: 360, 362, 364, and 366 (if student is able to take the Spanish language class) plus seven electives (six if student takes Spanish language class 366).
51: Counseling with Latino Counseling Emphasis - Core courses plus 312, 318, and emphasis courses: 360, 362, 364, and 366 (for Spanish speakers, plus 331L (two consecutive quarters beginning in the fall, and the possibility of one elective (depending on whether or not 366 is taken).
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