PSYD 744 Issues in the Assessment and Treatment of Diverse Populations II

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 so as to understand cultural differences and the interplay among concepts of pathology, treatment, and cultural stereotyping. In semester two, course information is provided on working with disability communities, gender, religion, sexual orientation , immigrants/refugees, aging, and military populations. This course is part of the FSPP PSYD curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): PSYD 740 and PSYD 740CL. Co-requisite(s): PSYD 744CL. 1.5 semester hours

Credits

1.5

Distribution

Argosy Courses