The emphasis in Latino Counseling offers a concentration and focus on counseling the large component of the population that defines itself 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 (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.
