Multicultural Counseling

Multicultural Counseling provides training in the area of case management, conflict-resolution, counseling theories and techniques, community services, needs assessment, etc. Students will learn how to work with individuals, families and communities which are representative of diverse populations, including, but not limited to: African American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American clients. Students will develop an understanding of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to transition into entry-level employment in multicultural counseling and transfer opportunities in the practice area. Applications are discussed across the micro-macro continuum. 

The Certificate Program Learning Outcomes are:

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to prepare for an entry-level paraprofessional position in multicultural counseling.

• Participate in role-play application scenarios regarding multicultural counseling.

• Discuss, analyze and explain the ethical standards that guide the helper/counselor in the application of counseling techniques.

• Complete and reflect upon service-based learning experience.  

• Assist consumers and family members in matching needs with available community resources. 

• Expand knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to help people better understand and help themselves.

Enrollment projections for courses are as followed:

Required Courses:

HMS-27: new course; no enrollment data available

HMS-30: new course; no enrollment data available

HMS-31: new course; no enrollment data available

HMS-32: new course; no enrollment data available  

HMS-33: new course; no enrollment data available

WKX HMS 200: 32 students

Elective Courses:

HMS-5: 32 students

HMS-6: 32 students

HMS-7: 32 students

HMS-8: 32 students

HMS-17: 32 students

HMS-18: 52 students

HMS-19: 32 students

HMS-22; new course; no enrollment data available

HMS-37; new course; no enrollment data available

HMS-62; new course; no enrollment data available

HMS-5, HMS-6, HMS-7, HMS-8, HMS-17, HMS-18, HMS-19, HMS-22, HMS-27, HMS-37, and WKX HMS 200 are actively available in Moreno Valley College inventory. HMS-30, HMS-31, HMS-32, HMS-33, and HMS-62 have been approved by the BOT and are anticipated to be included in the next addendum issued October 2018. All courses are approved for transfer to the CSU.

The certificate program expects to have 15 – 20 students completing this certificate annually beginning in September 2020.

Mission of Moreno Valley College:  Responsive to the educational needs of its region, Moreno Valley College offers academic programs and student support services which include baccalaureate transfer, professional, pre-professional, and pre-collegiate curricula for all who can benefit from them.  Lifelong learning opportunities are provided, especially, in health and public service preparation.

The goal of the Multicultural Counseling Certificate is to pave a pathway to prepare students for providing services to individuals and families which represent a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds and to enhance culturally sensitive practice. The program aims to develop training of helping professionals in counseling and referral-based services while responding to the needs represented in the community. Graduates will have developed knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to help clients across the micro-macro continuum. 

Elective Courses (6 units total; 3 units per course) Units; Choose from the list below:

HMS-5 Introduction to Evaluation and Counseling

HMS-8 Introduction to Group Process 

HMS-17 Introduction to Public Mental Health     

HMS-18 Introduction to Social Work        

HMS-19 Generalist Practices of Social Work 

HMS-22 Human Behavior in the Social Environment

HMS-37 Behavioral Therapist – Counseling of Clients with Disabilities 

HMS-62 Introduction to the DSM-5              

The certificate program requires the completion of 6 core classes, for a total of 16 – 19 units.

HMS-27 Careers in Social Work – Multi-Cultural Counseling      3 Units

HMS-30 Multicultural Counseling – Counseling African Americans 3 Units

HMS-31 Multicultural Counseling – Counseling Hispanics 3 Units

HMS-32 Multicultural Counseling – Counseling Asians 3 Units

HMS-33 Multicultural Counseling – Counseling Native Americans 3 Units 

WKX HMS 200 Human Services Work Experience   1-2-3-4 Units

In addition, the certificate program requires the completion of 6 elective units from the options listed below:

HMS-5 Introduction to Evaluation and Counseling 3 Units

HMS-6 Introduction to Case Management 3 Units

HMS-7 Psychosocial Rehabilitation 3 Units

HMS-8 Introduction to Group Process 3 Units

HMS-17 Introduction to Public Mental Health 3 Units

HMS-18 Introduction to Social Work 3 Units

HMS-19 Generalist Practices of Social Work 3 Units

HMS-22 Human Behavior and the Social Environment 3 Units

HMS-37 Behavioral Therapist - Counseling of Clients with Disabilities 3 Units

HMS-62 Introduction to the DSM-5       3 Units