PSYC-444 Ethnicity and Psychology (3)

This course focuses on understanding ethnic and minority issues as they relate to psychology while students explore the questions: Who am I? Who are they? Why should I care? Discussions center on what constitutes minority status, how that status impacts the psychological and social development of the individual, and how divergent cultures impact human behavior. Students gain an understanding of how the collective experiences of minorities have shaped their world views, and, consequently, how they experience a variety of emotional problems. They develop the ability to critically evaluate the construct of culture as we currently understand it. Equally important, they learn how interactions between different groups and the larger society are perceived by diverse people and how these interactions influence one’s social, psychological, and emotional development and experiences. AU Core Habits of Mind: Cultural Inquiry. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: PSYC-100 and junior standing.