PSY 251 - Multicultural Psychology

Multicultural psychology is the systematic study of all aspects of human behavior as it occurs in settings where people of different cultural backgrounds encounter each other. Multiculturalism has been considered a “fourth force” in the field of psychology, supplementing behaviorism, psychodynamic theories, and humanistic psychology. Readings, discussions and films will be used in this course to explore such topics as differences in worldviews and in means of communication; the acculturation process; stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and racism; cultural identity development; and building multicultural competence.

Prerequisites
One PSY course, AP test score of 4 or 5, or Permission of Instructor

Credits 4

Area
Social Sciences

Connection
23016

Division
Social Sciences

Compass Attributes
Social Science