MFT 517 - African American Psychology

Institution:

Pacific Oaks College

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Description:

This course will examine various models of Black mental health and ethnic and self-identity development. The impact of Black society, culture, family, racism, and poverty on personality growth of African Americans will be explored. The history of Black Psychology and the pioneer theorists of this movement, such as Kenneth Clark, William Cross, Na'im Akbar, Joseph White, Franz Fanon, Frances Cress Welsing, Wade Nobles, Linda James Myers, and others will be discussed.

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.pacificoaks.edu

Phone Number:

(626) 529-8500

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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