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CNSK 1507: Diversity, Inclusion, and Culture 

Effective date

September 2019 

Department

Counselling Skills 

School

Continuing Studies 
 




Description

The goal of this course is to create inclusive spaces in counselling settings while acknowledging the roles that systems play in oppression and resistance in client’s lives. Students will learn about the utilization of anti-oppressive frameworks in working alongside diverse clients and communities. 

Credits

2.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: Challenge Exam, Demonstration, Interview, or External Evaluation. 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 36
Total Hours: 36
 

Instructional Strategies

Lecture, videos, group discussion/work, reflective writing, readings, peer and instructor feedback 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

20 

Case studies 

Assignments 

20 

Presentation on case studies 

Assignments 

10 

Reflective paper 

Project 

30 

Presentation(s) or research paper(s) 

Assignments 

10 

Journal 

Participation 

10 

Professionalism and participation 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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