AAP 245 - Psychology of the African-American Family

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course will examine and analyze critical psychological theories and research that address various forms of the African-American family. Th ere will be an overview of the political, cultural and economic factors that have contributed to both the forms and functions of the African- American family over the past 400 years. Students will also closely examine current family forms such as extended family, single parent families and nuclear families. Th ey will also discuss the role that both resident and non-resident fathers play, the challenges of gender and the role of education. Students will utilize material from diverse data sets including census data, various theoretical approaches and personal experiences to develop an appreciation of the psychological dynamics of various forms of African- American family life. Prerequisites: ENG 101, and ETH 123 or ETH 125

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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