As frontline practitioners in schools; human service agencies; and higher education settings; mental health providers are faced with a proliferation of cultural issues on a daily basis. It is essential that mental health providers develop an appreciation for cultural diversity and an understanding of how cultural diversity issues interact with service provision. This course is intended as an introduction to cultural diversity issues and their impact on the major areas of practice within schools; agencies; and higher education. Upon completion of this course; students will have acquired knowledge regarding cultural issues that provide a foundation for exploring these issues in subsequent specialization courses.