Advanced Topics in Human Diversity (PSYG 816)

Term: 2012-2013 Spring Term

Faculty

Dr. Susan K McGroartyShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Susan K McGroarty

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Cheryll R. RotheryShow MyInfo popup for Cheryll R. Rothery

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Eileen M Kirby-WebbShow MyInfo popup for Eileen M Kirby-Webb

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Schedule

Tue, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/14/2013 - 5/6/2013) Location: MAIN MH 227

Description

This course continues to explore issues of culture and gender in psychology and psychotherapy introduced in PSYG 716 (The Role of Culture and Gender in Counseling and Psychotherapy). Topics addressed include: Theories of social identity, impacts of oppression, multicultural empathy, cross-cultural norms on emotional expression, ethical dimensions of diversity competence, and awareness and management of personal bias. Diversity is examined from a broad perspective consistent with APA Ethical Code. This course is taken in conjunction with PSYG 816L.