PSYC0405A-S15
Psych Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The Psychology of Racial/Ethnic Minorities
This course will explore areas within the field of psychology that relate to the experiences of racial and ethnic groups currently living in the United States. The course is designed to examine psychological perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issues and problems confronted by members of various racial/ethnic minority groups today. We will examine issues related to stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, identity, self-concept, cognitive development, acculturation, assessment, mental health, and public policy as they pertain to U.S. minorities. (PSYC 0105; open to junior and senior psychology majors, others by waiver) 3 hrs. sem.
This course will explore areas within the field of psychology that relate to the experiences of racial and ethnic groups currently living in the United States. The course is designed to examine psychological perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issues and problems confronted by members of various racial/ethnic minority groups today. We will examine issues related to stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, identity, self-concept, cognitive development, acculturation, assessment, mental health, and public policy as they pertain to U.S. minorities. (PSYC 0105; open to junior and senior psychology majors, others by waiver) 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Spring 2015
- Location:
- Freeman FR1(FIC FR1)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-4:15pm on Thursday (Feb 9, 2015 to May 11, 2015)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Carlos Velez
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Department:
- Psychology
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 21743
- Subject Code:
- PSYC
- Course Number:
- 0405
- Section Identifier:
- A