Course Descriptions
Psychology
PSY 452
Multicultural Psychology
3 credits
The purpose of this course is to examine multiculturalism as a central or proximal variable in psychology. In this course, students will examine the nature and contribution of multiculturalism in psychology and the influence it has on the way we study and understand behavior. Students will examine theories and research in multicultural psychology. Students will gain a better understanding of the ways in which the multicultural context influences psychological processes, learn about empirical methods in multicultural psychology, and achieve a better appreciation of the multicultural context of human behavior.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101