70-6135 Social and Cultural Foundations

This course will introduce the social and cultural foundations of the arts in healing and how this has influenced current understanding of the creative arts therapies and counseling. The course focuses on the creative exploration of each of the student’s cultural world views, influenced by beliefs about health, illness, and healing. The impact of power, prejudice and oppression on the provision of mental health services to diverse populations will also be examined. Participation in community-based cultural events will be central to the learning experience.

3 Credits