Document Type

Syllabus

Semester/Term

Summer 2014

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to expose students interested in counseling, psychology, or social work to mental health and social justice concerns that currently pervade Guatemalan culture. These include, but are not limited to: the effects of 30 years of civil war; concerns of indigenous peoples; oppression within Central America, especially with regard to Guatemalans and native Mayans; the effects of poverty on mental health and wellness; women’s issues, particularly around civil and reproductive rights; and the impact of the current political and cultural climate on the children of Guatemala.

Course Number

Guatemala Syllabus:Summer 2014

Department

Counselor Education-Graduate Studies

Professor

Jo Hittner

Rights Management

All rights reserved. Winona State University Counselor Education-Graduate Studies Department.

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