COES 685 - Social Justice, Leadership, & Advocacy Counseling

3 Credits (Fall, Spring, Summer, Mini)
This course will examine theories and skills of social justice, leadership, and advocacy counseling. The course will focus on the role of counselor educators as change agents, leaders, and activists in community and school settings. Students will learn about the foundations, history, and political movements related to multicultural counseling. Students will also gain an understanding of institutional, social, and systemic barriers that impede access, equity, and wellness for clients. The course will address topics such as ethical obligations to advocate, promoting advocacy through supervision, leadership in consultation, etc. Students will also learn how to apply learn relevant strategies to effectively create social change.