PSYD 740 Issues in the Assessment and Treatment of Diverse Populations I

This course is designed to sensitize students to the presence of cultural and racial stereotypes that interfere with optimal understanding and treatment of racial and ethnic populations in American society. Theory and research are reviewed to understand cultural differences and the interplay among concepts of pathology, treatment, and cultural stereotyping. In semester one, course information is provided about the unique mental health needs of African American, Asian, Latinx, Middle Eastern, Indigenous people, poverty, and various ethnic and cultural considerations around power, privilege, and intersectionality are discussed and processed. This course is part of the FSPP PSYD curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the FSPP PsyD Program. Co-requisite(s): None. 1.5 semester hours

Credits

1.5