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Abstract
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (the APA manual) stipulates that
an abstract should not exceed 250 words. The abstract is not an introduction to the subject. It is a
summary of every main point in the paper. For more information about the abstract, see Section
2.9 in the APA manual.
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Use this space to create an introduction to your paper that explains your passions and
interests in psychology and how they relate to your previous personal and professional
experiences. You may use your introduction from your Unit 6: Literature Review assignment as
a starting point. For more information about the introduction and body of your paper, see Section
2.11 in the APA manual.
Application and Research Vision
Use this space to develop a description of your future career vision as a psychology
practitioner-scholar. Be sure to include individuals you wish to impact, the setting in which you
would like to practice psychology, and specialized areas for research and scholarship in
psychology. Also, use this space to formulate personally meaningful and relevant educational,
career, and life goals to achieve your vision.
Discuss how you would apply the findings from your literature review to your future
professional practice in psychology. Analyze how your work this quarter will help you
accomplish the functions, responsibilities, and ethics required of a professional in your
specialization. Describe how your vision was affected by the information in your readings from
your Career Paths in Psychology text and your exploration of the Career Center and other
resources.
For more information about organizing your paper with headings, see Sections 2.26 and
2.27 in the APA manual. Remember to integrate your scholarly references throughout your
paragraphs. For more information about citing references in text, see Chapter 8, “Works Credited
in the Text,” in the APA manual. Delete this comment before submitting your paper.
Professional Competencies
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Use this space to describe the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for success in
your career path. Be sure to include common skills critical to success within psychology, such as
those related to critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, evidence-based practices,
cultural competence, and conflict resolution. Also, include ethical competencies related to your
specific profession. Finally, include any key responsibilities associated with positions related to
your future career.
Professional Requirements
Use this space to outline the requirements for your future career including high-level
Capella program and specialization requirements, credentialing, certification, licensure, and
accreditation practices and standards, additional training, et cetera.
Action Plan
Use this space to create an action plan to achieve your goals. This means translating the
requirements for your profession and the development areas you identified into specific,
measurable, achievable, realistic, and timed steps to achieve your vision.
Conclusion
Use this section to explain the benefits of becoming a practitioner-scholar in the field of
psychology and explain the importance and relevance of your vision and goals to your personal
and professional aspirations.
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References
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Sternberg, R. J. (Ed.). (2017). Career paths in psychology: Where your degree can take you (3rd
ed.). American Psychological Association.
Your references for this paper should be scholarly articles but may include practitioner sources.
Follow this template for the reference list. Be sure to alphabetize your references here, and
remember to use in-text citations where you use them in your paper. For more information about
references, see Section 2.12 and Chapter 9, “Reference List,” in the Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association. Delete this text before submitting your paper.
Your Career in Psychology Worksheet
This document helps you on the path to transforming your future career vision into a reality by
translating the critical competencies and requirements for your career into a step-by-step action
plan.
Remember to consider this a snapshot in time. This will be a cornerstone for your professional
development and you will want to come back to your career plan regularly to make sure you
make progress towards your future in the field of psychology.
Applying Critical Thinking Skills
Research: Identify Professional Competencies
Throughout the course, you have worked toward establishing a vision for your future career in
psychology based on your passions, interests, and aspirations in the field. You have also
covered a wide range of competencies relevant to your success as a psychology professional
and graduate learner.
Workplace competencies are capabilities needed to accomplish tasks that are central to one’s
profession. They comprise critical skills, knowledge, and attitudes. Understanding the
competencies that are critical to your success is essential for preparing yourself to become a
practitioner-scholar in your specialized field. You may know that education in such
competencies is fundamental to Capella’s mission and philosophy. The syllabus of each course
lists the competencies that learners will acquire and demonstrate in the course. At the levels of
programs and specializations, these competencies are generalized as learning outcomes.
Investigate the following resources to identify the competencies needed for the specialization
you are most interested in:
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Review the program learning outcomes for psychology and clinical psychology listed
below:
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Determine the scientific merit of the professional literature.
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Apply theoretical and research findings from the discipline of psychology to
professional and academic activities.
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Apply ethical principles and standards of psychology to academic and professional
activities.
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Embrace, respect, and respond to individual differences and diversity in the practice
of psychology.
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Communicate psychological concepts effectively using the professional standards of
the discipline.
Find the outcomes for a specialization:
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Go to the Master’s Degrees in Psychology web page.
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Click the Explore program button for your program.
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Go to the Specializations section and select a specialization.
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Review the learning outcomes listed under What You’ll Learn.
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Find full learning and career outcomes for your program and specialization:
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Go to the Master of Science in Psychology page or the Master of Science in Clinical
Psychology page of the Capella Learning and Career Outcomes site.
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Select a specialization to see potential employment settings and common job titles
and positions.
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Visit the Psychology Jobs website and browse job openings by category or search with
keywords related to a specialization. Make note of the competencies, requirements, and
qualifications that employers desire for these positions.
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From these sources, develop a comprehensive list of about 10 competencies you will
need for the specialization you are interested in, and enter them into the table below.
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Enter the competencies and requirements for your specialization that you have
gathered. We have started these lists for you with some critical competencies for
everyone in psychology. Continue this work in the table.
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Be sure to note the sources of your information in the References section below for use
in your paper.
Use your completed work to draft the Professional Competencies section of the Your Career in
Psychology Template.
Knowledge
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Evidence-based
practices.
Skills
Attitudes
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Effective decision
making.
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Critical thinking.
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Effective
communication.
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Ethical integrity.
References
Put your references here.
Ethics in Psychology
Research: Identify Professional Requirements
Understanding the requirements that enable your specialized practice and scholarship is critical
to planning your future career.
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Outline the key requirements for achieving your future career vision in these categories:
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Capella MS in psychology requirements.
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Capella specialization requirements.
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Additional education.
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Additional training.
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Licensure, credentialing, or accreditation.
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Work experience.
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Investigate sources for this information:
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Find the required courses for a specialization:
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Return to Master’s Degrees in Psychology.
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Click the Explore Program button for your program.
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Go to the Specializations section and select a specialization.
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Click Courses.
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Review the sample courses and then click View All Courses.
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If applicable, visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards to
document any specific licensure or certification or other requirements for your career
vision.
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Explore Professional Associations from the Career Center. Visit the web pages of
organizations related to your specialization and document any requirements they list.
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Search for additional information in the Capella library and on the Internet. Refer to
the PSY5002 & PSY5005 Research Guide for guidance.
Fill in the table below. Be sure to note the sources of your information in the References column
for use in your paper.
Use your completed work to draft the Professional Requirements section of the Your Career in
Psychology Template.
Category
Requirements
References
Capella MS in
Psychology
Requirements
Capella
Specialization
Requirements
Additional
Education
Additional Training
Licensure,
Credentialing, or
Accreditation
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Category
Requirements
References
Work Experience
Professional
Associations
Ethical Codes,
Policies, Laws, et
cetera
Your Career in Psychology
Envisioning yourself as practitioner-scholar in psychology is a great way to integrate the
important competencies of connecting the rigor of theory and the relevance of practice into the
vision for your future career in your specialized field. The following activities will help you
connect your vision to becoming a practitioner-scholar. It will also help you create meaningful
goals to achieve your vision.
Refining Your Vision
Based on the knowledge you have gained throughout the course, revise your vision for your
final assignment.
Your Revised Vision
Reflect on how your activities in the course have affected your vision.
Question
Reflection
How does your vision relate to being a
practitioner-scholar?
You may want to reference these resources:
Capella University. (2003). Learning model
quick reference and examples.
McClintock, C. (2004). Scholar practitioner
model. In A. DiStefano, K. E.
Rudestam, & R. J. Silverman (Eds.),
Encyclopedia of distributed learning
(pp. 394–397). SAGE.
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Question
Reflection
How would you apply your findings from your
literature review to your future professional
practice in psychology?
How will your work this quarter help you
accomplish the functions, responsibilities,
and ethics required of a professional in your
specialization?
How was your vision affected by the
information in your readings from your Career
Paths in Psychology text and your exploration
of the Career Center and other resources?
Use your completed work to draft the Application and Research Vision section of the Your
Career in Psychology Template.
Creating Meaningful Goals
Once you create your vision as a psychology practitioner-scholar, it is time to translate that
vision into specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely long-term goals to create
milestones for a plan of action. Review your narrative and formulate personally meaningful and
relevant educational, career, and life goals to achieve your vision. Here are a couple of
examples to get you started:
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Earn my master’s degree in psychology in three years.
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Develop strategies to stay up to date and evaluate scholarly and professional literature
and research related to key theories, authors, and best practices in technology
enhanced K–12 learning over the next three years.
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Accurately select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests in the workplace in
four years.
Complete the following:
1. Review the SMART Goals presentation for more information about creating specific,
measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound goals. Focus on the Long-Term Goal
section at this point.
2. Review your vision statement and use the table below to start drafting goals to break
down your vision into long-term milestones.
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Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time-Bound
What exactly
should I be
doing to help me
achieve my
vision?
How will I know
when the goal is
complete?
Is the goal
reachable?
Does the goal
reflect steps
needed to
achieve my
vision?
Are there
definite start and
end dates and/or
time for this
goal?
As you complete your goals section, you may uncover new elements related to your vision. Be
sure to go back and add any of those elements into your vision draft to ensure your goals and
vision align.
Review the following information as you draft your goals:
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Purpose: The purpose of your vision is to create an inspirational and realistic description
for how you want to contribute to your specialized field of psychology based on your
passions and interests.
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Primary Audience: Because this is a personal vision statement for your future career,
you are your primary audience. Envision yourself in a time where you are frustrated and
want to throw in the towel. What would help you remember your purpose and inspire you
to continue moving forward towards your vision?
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Secondary Audience: Your vision should also be clear to other people (such as family,
friends, and your instructor) so you can share it with others and receive support in
achieving it.
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References: Reference any supporting documents you used to create your vision.
Use your completed work to draft the Application and Research Vision section of the Your
Career in Psychology Template.
Planning Your Actions
Now that you have all this knowledge of the competencies and requirements for your field you
are ready to plot your course to make these aspirations a reality. This section helps you
translate the requirements for your profession and the development areas you identified into
specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timed steps to achieve your vision.
Complete the following:
1. Add your goals to the first column.
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2. Review your work in the previous sections and draft any additional long-term goals
required to achieve your future career vision.
3. Use the steps column to break down your long-term goal into smaller steps to
accomplish. Here are a couple of examples:
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Complete your Capella program, additional training, and volunteer opportunities to
overcome your knowledge and skill gaps.
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Create opportunities in your current position to develop additional skills through
coaching or stretch assignments.
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Join Capella Community groups and professional organizations for networking with
others and completing additional informational interviews.
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Stay current with the research and literature in the field by reading specific peerreviewed journals.
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Use Smarthinking and other support resources to improve the skills required to
successfully develop your writing and other competencies essential to the profession
and your role as a graduate learner.
4. Use the support column to identify what you need to help you achieve your goal.
Long-Term Goal
Steps
Support
What should I be doing to
help me achieve my vision?
What specific, measurable,
attainable, relevant, and
time-bound steps do I need
to take to achieve the goal?
What information, resources,
and people do I need to
achieve my goal?
5. Even with the best intentions, you may run into barriers to achieve your goals. Use the
table below to outline potential barriers to achieving your goals and solutions for
addressing them.
Barriers
Solutions
What might get in my way of my goal?
How could I best address those barriers?
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Barriers
Solutions
What might get in my way of my goal?
How could I best address those barriers?
6. Understanding the benefits of achieving your vision, your confidence in completing your
outlined steps, and your commitment to your plan are important to motivating yourself to
achieve your career vision. Use the table below to reflect on these elements related to
the steps you outlined.
Reflective
Question
Reflective Response
What are the
benefits of
achieving your
future career
vision?
How confident are
you about taking
the steps you
outlined above to
achieve your
vision?
How committed are
you to achieving
your vision?
7. Hopefully, these exercises have helped you clarify your vision for your future in
psychology and your path to your desired career. Use the table below to reflect on what
you have learned throughout this process.
Reflective
Question
Reflective Response
What have you
learned about
yourself throughout
this process?
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Reflective
Question
Reflective Response
How have your
psychology
interests, career
vision, and
professional
perspective
changed from this
process?
What are you most
excited about
related to your
career plan?
8. Use your completed work to draft the Action Plan section of the Your Career in
Psychology Template.
Drafting Your Career in Psychology Assignment
Now that you have worked through preliminary exercises and drafted some sections of your
paper, you are prepared to begin the remaining sections in the Your Career in Psychology
Template:
1. Review your notes from your interview with a psychology professional and integrate any
relevant information into your paper.
2. After completing a draft of the previously outlined sections of your paper, draft these
additional sections in the assignment template:
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Title page in APA format.
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Abstract: A concise summary of every main point in the paper.
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Introduction: A concise overview of the paper’s content.
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Conclusion: A concise summary of important points of the paper, explaining the
benefits of achieving your future career vision and becoming a practitioner scholar in
the field of psychology and the importance and relevance of your vision and goals to
your personal and professional aspirations.
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References in APA format.
Note: To maximize your scoring potential, be sure that you fully address all assignment
requirements and meet the criteria in the Your Career in Psychology Scoring Guide.
At this point, your paper should be 6–7 typed and double-spaced pages excluding the title page,
abstract, table of contents, and reference list. If you do not meet this requirement, go back and
add more detailed explanation to your paper. Use Times New Roman 12-point font.
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Your paper should also include a minimum of five references with at least three of them from
course readings. If you do not meet this requirement, go back to the research you found
throughout the course and see how you may include some insights into your paper.
Read through your draft with a fresh perspective and revise it to improve the big picture
elements:
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The main ideas in your paper and how you explain them.
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The order of your paragraphs and the logic behind the organization.
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Your purpose for writing and the way you speak to your audience.
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The focus of the sections of your paper.
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The organization of your paper and the flow from section to section.
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Use Smarthinking: How to Submit a Writing Sample to submit your draft for evaluation.
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Be aware that the turnaround time for Smarthinking can be 24–48 hours from
submission to receiving the feedback report. Plan accordingly.
Submit the assignment to SafeAssign for review of proper citations and references. It is very
important that you always submit your work as a draft so you can make revisions before
submitting it to the assignment link. Refer to the courseroom SafeAssign resources for guidance
in accessing your feedback from SafeAssign, interpreting your report, and improving your
writing and citations for your assignment.
Now that you drafted the components of your paper, revised it to improve flow, and received
feedback from SafeAssign and Smarthinking, you are ready to finalize your assignment.
Complete the following:
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Review the feedback you received from Smarthinking and SafeAssign and revise your
draft as needed.
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Submit your assignment no later than Sunday, 11:59 p.m. Central time. Make sure your
submission is a Word document.
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MULTICULTURAL PRACTITIONER-SCHOLAR IN PSYCHOLOGY
Charting a Path as a Multicultural Practitioner-Scholar in Psychology
Adaimi Mojena
Capella University
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Charting a Path as a Multicultural Practitioner-Scholar in Psychology
Abstract
The field of psychology is undergoing a fast transformation, and there has never been a
greater need for practitioners who are sensitive to cultural differences. My goal as a multicultural
practitioner-scholar is to combine my enthusiasm for psychology with my commitment to
promoting social justice and fairness in the world. My goal is to advance the discipline of
psychology via research and scholarship while simultaneously delivering high-caliber mental
health care to underserved and underprivileged populations. The purpose of this article is to
provide an overview of my development as a multicultural practitioner-scholar, as well as my
comprehension of the scholar-practitioner paradigm and my aspirations for a future career in
psychology.
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Introduction
When I was a young adult figuring out how to navigate both my personal and
professional life, I first became interested in psychology. I decided to seek the assistance of a
psychologist, and the transforming power of therapy completely blew me away. My eyes were
opened at that moment to the vital part that specialists in the field of mental health play in
improving the lives of others and fostering a sense of well-being in those around them. As I
gained a deeper comprehension of the subject matter, I found that I was more attracted to
multicultural psychology and the significance of delivering mental health treatments that are
culturally relevant. My lived experiences as a person of color, in conjunction with my continued
involvement with problems pertaining to social justice, have served to further solidify my
dedication to the job at hand.
Role as a Multicultural Practitioner-Scholar
According to McClintock’s scholar-practitioner model, practitioners should also
participate in academic activity, and knowledge should inform and guide practice (McClintock,
2004). This methodology allows me, as a multicultural practitioner-scholar, to combine my
interests in psychology and social justice. According to Sewell (2005), by integrating cultural
humility and competence into my practice, I seek to gain a comprehensive awareness of the
varied groups I serve and to apply this knowledge to my work. I view the scholar-practitioner
paradigm as a chance to enhance multicultural psychology via research and publishing.
I see it as my duty as a multicultural practitioner-scholar to not only help individuals in
need of treatment but also to advance the science of psychology via study and teaching. To be a
good practitioner, I recognize the need of learning about the people I will be working with and
their culture as indicated by Kupo (2014). For this reason, I need to keep learning and thinking
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critically, and hone my abilities so that I can effectively communicate and collaborate with
people from many walks of life. And as a practitioner-scholar, I regard it as my responsibility to
assist close the gap between academic study and real-world application in the service of
advancing multicultural psychology. My goal in taking this tack is to improve the sector as a
whole by fostering more awareness, sensitivity, and expertise, and to have a positive effect on
the lives of people and communities. I also want to continue my study and research in order to
refine my grasp of intercultural psychology and add to my skill set. In doing so, I want to
improve my ability to assist many communities and effect positive change in the sector. I want to
make a lasting difference in the lives of the people I work with and a substantial contribution to
the profession of psychology via my position as a multicultural practitioner-scholar.
Vision
My vision as a multicultural practitioner-scholar is to provide quality mental health
services to underrepresented and marginalized communities while advancing the field of
psychology through research and scholarship. I anticipate working in a community-based
environment where I may develop meaningful connections with the people and families I serve. I
also plan to specialize in the areas of trauma, cultural identity, and the intersections of mental
health and social justice. My goal is to empower my clients by helping them to develop a deep
understanding of their experiences and to support them in creating positive change in their lives.
Conclusion
The path to becoming a multicultural practitioner-scholar is one that demands undivided
attention, unwavering devotion, and ongoing education. I have complete faith in my ability to
realize my vision and am fully dedicated to having a positive and lasting effect on the lives of
people whom I am privileged to serve. It is my goal that by fusing my enthusiasm for psychology
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with my dedication to social justice, I would be able to contribute to the development of
multicultural psychology and provide high-caliber mental health services to those who are in
most need of them.
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Reference
Kupo, V. L. (2014). Becoming a scholar-practitioner in student affairs. New directions for
student services, 147(3).
McClintock, C. (2004). Scholar practitioner model. In A. DiStefano, K. E. Rudestam & R. J.
Silverman (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Distributed Learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Publications.
Sewell, D. R. (2005). The scholar-practitioner model as a basis for promoting researcher,
practitioner, and educator collaboration in physical science and information technology
graduate education. Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute, Grid Computing and
Advanced Networking Technologies for E-Science.
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MULTICULTURAL PRACTITIONER-SCHOLAR IN PSYCHOLOGY
Charting a Path as a Multicultural Practitioner-Scholar in Psychology (Literature Review)
Adaimi Mojena
Capella University
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Abstract
Becoming a multicultural practitioner-scholar in psychology requires specific stipulations. These
stipulations have been outlined and discussed in this literature review chronologically. The first
theme talks about the incorporation of social justice in psychology. Thus, everybody should be
treated equally when receiving psychological treatment. Culturally Responsive treatment is
another item that a multicultural practitioner-scholar needs. Finally, understanding the concept of
multiculturalism in psychology is also important. These are the major themes that are discussed
in this literature review.
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Charting a Path as a Multicultural Practitioner-Scholar in Psychology (Literature Review)
Psychology is an integral part of any human being, and every individual must receive the
psychological care they need; it is a basic human right. As a multicultural practitioner-scholar in
psychology, my perspective has been shaped by aspects I have experienced. Some are good, and
others are not; one clear thing is the disparity in the psychological treatment offered to
multicultural communities or individuals. My vision is to complete my education and direct my
efforts to marginalized communities that lack adequate psychological treatment. Different
aspects lead to this disparity, one of which is the cultural barrier. As a multicultural individual, I
can transverse these cultural barriers and therefore reach different individuals who lacked
psychological care in the past.
This research’s main objective is to develop greater comprehension of multicultural
psychology. There are various psychologists in various fields, and the focus is to become a
Multicultural practitioner-scholar; this Vision is tied to my belief in social justice. Everyone
should be treated fairly, including receiving medical care despite their culture. Some of the
themes that will act as a blueprint for this discussion include; Social Justice, Multicultural
psychology, and culturally responsive therapy.
Social Justice in Psychology
The main aim of social justice is to promote equality and justice. In other words, social
justice requires that everyone be treated fairly without any exceptions. Vasquez (2012) posited,
“Social justice is the goal to decrease human suffering and to promote human values of equality
and justice.” While this source is not part of the research sources used during the research, it
aligns with the values outlined by McClintock’s scholar-practitioner model, which stipulates that
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“professional excellence grounded in theory and research, informed by experiential knowledge,
and motivated by personal values, political commitments, and ethical conduct” (McClintock,
2004). This source discusses personal values, ethical conduct, political commitments, theory, and
research. All these aspects are required for the professional excellence of a multicultural
practitioner-scholar.
In other words, the model urges scholars that in the process of getting educated and
achieving professional experience, it is important to consider personal values. Therefore, this
model helps shape the process of becoming a multicultural psychologist. Acknowledging the
disparities in multicultural communities is the first step in adhering to McClintock’s scholarpractitioner model. The next step is improving the situation and maybe changing it completely.
This source clearly outlines that education and professional experience are not enough.
Incorporating the social side is important in professional excellence. This makes sense because
psychology is a social career; a professional must deal with people from different backgrounds
daily.
In the case of multicultural psychology, more effort is required to understand the group
and develop a custom psychological approach that will fit the target community or individuals.
This sentiment is shared by Sewell (2005), who acknowledged that “by integrating cultural
humility and competence into my practice, I seek to gain a comprehensive awareness of the
varied groups I serve.” Going back to the main theme of social justice, it is important to
understand that it is lacking in multicultural communities regarding psychological treatment.
Secondly, it is important to understand multicultural communities to provide them with the
treatment they lack. Therefore, to provide equality in marginalized communities, it is important
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to understand them. This process is easier for a multicultural psychologist because of the firsthand experience. Therefore, the action plan is as follows; gain the first degree, the doctorate, and
the relevant professional training, and after that, start working. Throughout these steps, personal
values should not be forgotten because that’s the blueprint outlined by McClintock’s scholarpractitioner model.
Culturally Responsive Therapy
Culturally appropriate treatment simply translates to understanding the cultural
background of the patient and using this information to provide appropriate treatment to the
patient. This is what has been identified as culturally responsive therapy. In the path of a
multicultural practitioner-scholar, being culturally responsive is paramount. This is an aspect that
has been outlined by various scholars, including one of the sources used in the research. Sewell
(2005) argued that “a multicultural practitioner-scholar should have cultural humility and
competence into his practice, and after that develop an all-inclusive understanding of the
different groups served and then apply the knowledge gained in future practice.” Providing
culturally responsive therapy relies on the awareness and understanding of the different cultures
the therapist will serve.
According to Devine et al. (2012), “We developed a multi-faceted prejudice habitbreaking intervention to produce long-term reductions in implicit race bias. The intervention is
based on the premise that implicit bias is like a habit that can be reduced through awareness of
implicit bias, concern about the effects of that bias, and the application of strategies to reduce
bias.” Devine et al. argued on awareness to reduce implicit racial bias. This is a strategy that a
multicultural therapist needs. Returning to personal values, a therapist may have an implicit bias
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because of the lack of experience with various groups. This bias can only be reduced by
awareness and the affinity to educate oneself about the different cultures in the society the
therapist serves.
The vision is to give marginalized and unrepresented communities quality therapy and, at
the same time, advance in this tenure via scholarship and research. As outlined by various
sources, this can only be possible through engaging the social side with the scholarship. Therapy
and mental health services require understanding the surrounding environment and its
communities. This can only be possible through developing cultural humility and competence.
Thus, the main objective is to practice culturally responsive therapy and cultural humility so that
it can be easy to assist the indigenous and people of color in our society. This can only be
achieved by understanding the social climate and significant political influences. Taking this
path will guarantee a clear path that will make the dream of becoming a multicultural
psychologist come true. Hence, culturally responsive therapy requires cultural humility and an
understanding of the sociopolitical climate.
Multicultural Psychology
Multiculturalism in psychology is an important aspect; as mentioned before, psychology
is a social practice, and it requires an understanding of different cultures; that is, multiculturalism
is a theme that needs to be present in the journey of a multicultural practitioner-scholar in
psychology. One source used in the research that emphasizes this point is Kupo’s scholarly
article, “Becoming a Scholar-practitioner in Student Affairs.” Regarding how this source was
utilized in the research, the main message is that a scholar-practitioner should be able to learn
about people and their culture. Thinking critically and continuously learning is crucial in
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developing the collaborative and communication skills needed to thrive in a multicultural
society. To improve the multicultural psychology field, it is imperative to learn from the
knowledge gained from various sources. For instance, the research has shed light on the fact that
a multicultural practitioner-scholar should focus on identity at the core of multiculturalism in
psychology. At the same time, it is important to acknowledge the social context of the identity,
which will help to view culture as a blueprint for understanding various human experiences and
minority issues in our society.
Globalization has changed our world; there are diverse cultures in every society. For
instance, in the United States, immigrants and people of color from different areas of the world
make up American society. The diversity in our societies can be summarized by BIPOC, which
stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, which is an acronym that should be
instrumental for a multicultural therapist. Global diversity makes multiculturalism in psychology
paramount. It has become a key part of therapy and helps to perform accurate diagnosis and
assessment and, after that, offer suitable treatment. Sewell (2005) talked about various topics
concerning multiculturalism in psychology and how they can help multicultural practitionerscholar in their tenure.
Understanding multiculturalism help to develop racial identity, which is the ability to
develop a cognitive appreciation of different groups. Secondly, acculturation has also been
identified as an important concept: getting accustomed to a different culture. Multicultural
competence is the third concept that has been discussed, and finally, the ability to navigate
through prejudice and stereotyping during therapy has been emphasized. The current
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demographics of the world requires that a psychologist should have mastered multiculturalism,
or else they will need help to effectively provide the required services to patients.
Conclusion
A Multicultural Practitioner-Scholar is a privileged position for any individual in the field
of psychology. Through the themes explored via the research, some aspects should be in place.
Firstly, to be able to integrate social justice in therapy, personal initiative is needed. This is a
personal value, and according to McClintock (2004), professional excellence is only feasible
when one can incorporate their values into practice. Secondly, culturally responsive therapy is
inescapable due to the diverse nature of our societies. Sewell (2005) urged that cultural
competence and humility are qualities needed to develop culturally responsive therapy. Finally,
multicultural psychology is driven by racial identity development, acculturation, and
multicultural competence.
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