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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 FS Ethnic groups in the U.S. face many health problems. This course focuses on those problems which affect the four largest ethnic groups in the U.S.: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, and Asian Americans. The effects of history, health beliefs and practices, and socioeconomic status on the health of these ethnic populations are addressed. Current and potential strategies to improve health care delivery to these groups are explored.
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3.00 Credits
3 FS Explores different theories of the social construction of gender, with particular attention to how gender varies in relation to ethnicity, race, sexuality, and class. Examines evidence of how men and women are differentially situated in families, education, work, politics, and culture.
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3.00 Credits
3 FS An examination of the various ethnic groups that came to America; the reasons for their emigration, their reception in the United States, special problems they encountered, and the contributions they made to American society.
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3.00 Credits
3 FS This course focuses on the importance and various influences of culture on human behavior. Beginning with an examination of theoretical definitions of culture, the course covers a broad range of research that highlights the contributions of cross-cultural psychology to the understanding of human behavior within and between cultures. In addition, conceptual, methodological, and practical issues in cross-cultural research and applications are covered.
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3.00 Credits
3 FS Examines the various theories put forth to explain the differences between men and women, including scientific, social scientific, and humanistic explanations. Emphasis on feminist perspectives.
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3.00 Credits
3 INQ This course will focus on ethnic and race relations in the United States. Theoretical and empirical studies will be examined in order to understand the socially constructed differences among racial and ethnic groups, including variations by gender. In addition, forces of resistance, movements for social change, and social policy programs will be examined.
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3.00 Credits
3 SP An exploration of how science and culture have affected people's understandings of gender and sexuality, in both Western and non-Western cultures, from ancient times to the present.
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3.00 Credits
3 INQ MCGS 155 and one of the following: AAST 152, AFAM 170, AIST 170, CHST 157, or WMST 170. This course provides students with a grounding before community service fieldwork. Included are background history of service-learning and activism, theory and current issues in a variety of service areas, experience assessing specific needs and challenges in service.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1 FS This course is a special topic offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Analysis of selected topics in multicultural and gender studies not covered in the regular curriculum. Topics may vary from one semester to another. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1 FS This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member.
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