PSYD 7116 PRO SEM IIIa: GENETH CULT
This first course of a three-semester course sequence will provide students with the knowledge needed to be clincally sensitie psychologists able to work with a range of individuals from diverse backgrounds in educational and clinical settings. Cultural differences and how they relate to the diagnosis of psychopathology will be explored as will how cultures differ on important clincal issues such as violence, suicide, expression of emotions, childrearing, etc. The APA guidelines for multicultural competency will also be presented. Other ways individuals are diverse and therefore can be treated unfairlly in our society such as gender, religious practices, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, or medical conditions will be also explored as will be the role of psychologists in assisting those in need and the importance of social activism. Finally, special emphasis will be made to integrate these issues within a thorough discussion andd monitoring of students' current externship experiences.