Infusing Multicultural Training into Practicum
Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Psychology
Publication Date
2009
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to describe and evaluate strategies for infusing multicultural training into counseling practicum. A quasi-experimental design was used to compare practicum students' self-perceived pre and post-assessment multicultural counseling competency scores, as well as compare them with a control group. A one group pretest-posttest design in combination with a non-equivalent control group design was used. The differences between practicum students' pre and post-assessment scores for self-perceived multicultural counseling competency were examined and compared with scores from a quasi-control group of students. Results indicate that infusion of multicultural curriculum into a basic skills practicum was effective in significantly increasing trainees' self-perceived multicultural awareness, knowledge, skills, and overall competency from pre to post assessment (within-group). Significant differences were found between the two groups for self-perceived awareness, knowledge, and overall competency, but no significant difference was detected for self-perceived skills. Implications for improving multicultural training during practicum are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Cates, J. T., & Schaefle, S. E. (2009). Infusing Multicultural Training into Practicum. The Journal of Counseling Research and Practice, 1(1), 32-41.
Journal
Journal of Counseling Research & Practice
Rights
Mississippi Counseling Association
Comments
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