PSYC 317 - Multicultural Issues in Psychology

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines the influences of cultural, ethnic, minority, gender, socioeconomic, and other important group factors on psychological, educational and social development. Particular attention will be focused on variations in experiences and perceptions of individuals from divergent backgrounds as these can affect psychological and social functioning. Students will learn about a variety of identity groups and will engage in experiences that will offer opportunities for them to shift focus from their own perspectives to that of people from different backgrounds.