PSY 215 - Multicultural Psychology (S)

3 Credit(s)

This course is an introduction to the principles, theories, and applications of multiculturalism. Students are required to examine their own sense of self and others’ identity, beliefs and assumptions, and behaviors. Theories, research, and skills are explored so that students can acquire the necessary multicultural competencies for effective work with children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds (i.e., culture, race, ethnicity, class, and gender) in multicultural environments (i.e., public schools, community organizations). This is a service- learning course. Psychology majors must receive a “C” or better in this course to satisfy psychology major requirements.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 105.