Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Supplemental Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Supplemental Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSY 3312 - Intro to Black Psychology

Credits: 3 hrs.
The purpose of this course is to facilitate awareness and an understanding of the psychology of people of African descent; to develop an understanding of the breadth, scope, and development of the field of Black Psychology; and to generate an awareness of Afrocentric theories of development and pathology, as well as methodologies emerging from these theories and philosophies. Additionally, psychological, social and cultural forces which have helped to shape and determine the unique thought, styles, and behavior of people of African descent will be critically examined. The goal of this course is to promote a high level of critical thinking about the impact of race, ethnicity, and culture from a global perspective.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1301