PSYC 7502 - Cultural and Diversity Issues in Psychology

2 credits

In this course students will examine multiple dimensions of diversity including culture, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental and physical disabilities, as well as religion and spirituality. Attention is given to the development of self-awareness of the students cultural values, biases, and worldview. Additionally, how these differences may impact the therapeutic process is addressed. This course is a preparation course for the Cross-Cultural Immersion experience and a course fee is attached.