This course provides students with an in depth focus on cultural factors and cross-cultural perspectives in the field of psychology. Students learn to identify and consider cultural variables in the application of psychological theories and practices. Multicultural issues and valued diversity are the main content focus throughout the course.
Examine emerging issues in multicultural psychology.
Cultural Awareness
Elaborate on the experiences of diverse populations.
Explain cultural characteristics of diverse populations.
Socio-Political Factors and Psychological Effects
Evaluate sociopolitical factors and their psychological impact on diverse populations.
Multicultural Concepts in Psychology
Analyze concepts of multicultural psychology.
Multicultural Perspectives of Psychological Theories and Research
Compare and contrast multicultural and traditional psychological research methodology.
Evaluate the ethnocentricity of psychological theories.
Multicultural Psychology: An Overview
Assess multicultural competence.
Explain the significance of diversity and its implications for the workplace.
Examine the history and role of multicultural psychology in society.
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