Description
In April 1991, the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development approved a document outlining the need and rationale for a multicultural perspective in counseling (Sue, Arrendondo, & McDavis, 1992). This document is a major contribution to the counseling profession regarding the importance of being a culturally competent counselor. The Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies have been endorsed by American Counseling Association (ACA) and issues of muliticulturalism and diversity have been infused throughout the 2014 Code of Ethics . Your substantive, carefully considered essay must:
• Explain your understanding of the concept of being a culturally competent counselor.
• Explain how you will work towards achieving cultural competency.
You are asked to produce a writing sample that demonstrates your aptitude for doctoral level scholarly writing. Ensure that your writing sample includes the following:
• Between 500 and 1000 words, for each of the two questions.
• Accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ideas are well organized and adequately address the question posed.
• Support from the professional literature formatted in correct APA style.