Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development
Volume 44, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 118-134

Evaluation of Service-Learning-Infused Courses with Refugee Families (Article)

Midgett A.* , Doumas D.M.
  • a Department of Counselor Education, Boise State University, Mail Stop 1721, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725, United States
  • b Department of Counselor Education, Boise State University, Mail Stop 1721, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725, United States

Abstract

This study evaluated the impact of service-learning-infused courses on multicultural competence and social justice advocacy skills among counseling students. The project, in which students acted as job coaches for refugee families, was integrated into 1st- and 2nd-year counseling courses. Results indicated an increase in multicultural knowledge and advocacy skills, with greater changes reported among 1st-year students. Implications for counselor training, including placement of service-learning projects within the counseling curriculum, are discussed. © 2016 American Counseling Association. All rights reserved.

Author Keywords

Service learning Social justice multicultural competence

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84962191142&doi=10.1002%2fjmcd.12041&partnerID=40&md5=4d671584558504b873df1c15ba4128fd
DOI: 10.1002/jmcd.12041
ISSN: 08838534
Cited by: 4
Original Language: English