DPSY 509 - Diversity

3 Credit(s)

This course endeavors to use diversity as a constructive force in assessment and intervention. The course examines the social and cultural factors that influence the interactions between clinicians and their clients. A model for conceptualizing the various dimensions of identity is presented. Course participants are encouraged to develop insight into the effect of their worldview on their clinical work. Theory, research, and media related to diverse groups are also examined. The instructor and course participants collaborate to create an interactive and self-reflective atmosphere.