PSYC 348 - Psychology of Diversity

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

This course is a seminar for psychology and behavioral sciences students to strengthen their multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills in working with diverse client populations. The course will help students to understand the role of diverse social identities in the development of mental and physical health and well-being. Students will strengthen their understanding of how oppression and discrimination affect individual clients and communities. This course will also cover content related to how culture may affect psychological processes, mental health concerns and help seeking behavior. Pre: PSYC 151 or permission. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Define the concept of diversity from various theoretical and critical perspectives in psychology and the social sciences. (2) Identify various challenges to direct practice within diverse client populations. (3) Identify antecedents, consequences and correlates of diverse human identities on mental health and well-being.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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