PSYC 7136 - Multicultural and Diversity Issues

Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

Perspectives on the role of culture in understanding human behavior and pathology. The emphasis is on the centrality of culture in understanding health and psychopathology in clinical, school, community, and medical settings. Focus will be on clinical practice with individuals from diverse socio-cultural groups. This course will familiarize students with perspectives on culture and diversity and facilitate the development of cultural competence in research and clinical practice.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Health Service Psychology program.