Scotland: Social & Cultural Foundations in Counseling
UW System Program
August 1 - August 23, 2024
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Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling (3 Credits)
Description:
This course is designed to provide students with the foundation of knowledge and competency for effective counseling with diverse populations. It will examine multicultural and pluralistic trends, including characteristics and concerns among diverse groups nationally and internationally. Theories of multicultural counseling, identity development, worldviews, acculturation issues, conflict resolution, social justice, advocacy, and multicultural competencies will be discussed. Individual, couple, family, group, and community strategies for working with and advocating for diverse populations will be examined. Counselors¿ roles will be highlighted in eliminating biases, prejudices, oppression, and discrimination. Students will be involved in experiential learning activities to foster an understanding of themselves and culturally diverse individuals.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Counseling course & Admission to Counseling Program OR Consent of Instructor
Accommodation
The Wisconsin in Scotland
program takes you to Dalkeith, a bustling village just six short miles southeast of Edinburgh in the Midlothian region of Scotland. Edinburgh and the surrounding region provide an ideal environment for educational programs. Students in this program live and learn in Newbattle Abbey College.
Newbattle Abbey College provides room for residence life and food service facilities, classrooms, offices, lounge areas, laundry, and recreation rooms.
Student Life and Surroundings
Students in the Program have a strong feeling of community living and learning with their professors and peers in the Dalkeith Palace.
With Edinburgh being such a short distance, students utilize their public transport pass and take trips into the city. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland since 1124, is a classic European city; the richness of British history, politics, literature, poetry, arts, and other subjects come alive at every turn. The natural beauty of the Scottish landscape and its coastline provide a majestic background for exploration, education, and enrichment. Students also take advantage of their free weekend time to explore the rest of the U.K. and other amazing European countries. The program allows three days of travel/exploration most weekends. Many cultural activities are included in each program.
Cost of Attendance, Financial Aid, and Scholarships
The Experience Scotland program remains one of the most cost-effective study abroad options. Your program fee covers tuition, lodging, international health & emergency insurance, and 22 nights with breakfast at Newbattle Abby College while classes are in session. Faculty will include some side excursions. Insurance is included. UW-W financial aid can be used in this program. Eligible students are encouraged to apply for the UW-W and external study abroad scholarships.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has an admin fee of $225.00 and a contingency fee of $50, which will be placed on the student's account after they have confirmed their participation. Other expenses are paid individually (e.g., personal expenses).
Passport and Visa Requirements
Students will need a passport to study abroad that is valid for at least six months beyond the end of their program.
A visa could be required if you hold a non-USA passport. Please get in touch with the coordinator for more information.
Contacts:
Cindy Anderton: Associate Professor, Counselor Education:
andertoc@uww.edu
Han Ngo: Global Experiences Coordinator:
ngoh@uww.edu
Office of Global Experiences:
studyabroad@uww.edu
Office of Global Experiences
studyabroad@uww.edu 262-472-5759
204 McCutchan Hall