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Evaluation Of Service-Learning Infused Courses With Refugee Families, Aida Midgett, Diana M. Doumas

Counselor Education Faculty Publications and Presentations

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 a first year and second year counseling course. Results indicated an increase in multicultural knowledge and advocacy skills, with greater changes reported among first year students. Implications for counselor training including placement of service-learning projects within the counseling curriculum are discussed.