PSY M14

Focuses on the impact of cultural and societal influences on the psychological development of ethnic groups. Integrates traditional theoretical approaches in psychology to current cross-cultural research and theory in the study of African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans, and Latinos. Covers research methodology; identity formation and ethnicity; cognition and intelligence; language development; family and gender roles; psychological stressors; behavioral disorders and clinical assessment; cross-cultural counseling techniques; and prejudice, discrimination and stereotypes. Applies to Associate degree. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP2811 for 45 contact hours.