Undergraduate Curriculum
Examples of undergraduate courses that directly consider issues related to aspects of diversity and cultural competence are:
PSYCH 210 Human Sexuality (5) I&S McDermott
Broad survey of biological, psychological, and social determinants of human sexuality and sexual behavior. Topics include cultural diversity, sexual development (physical and psychological), sexual health, reproduction (pregnancy, contraception, abortion), development of sex, gender and orientation, adult sexual bonding, sexual abuse and assault.
PSYCH 250 Racism and Minority Groups (5) I&S Barrett
Overview of the causes, contexts, and consequences of racism and its effects upon minority groups and society. Emphasis on cultural history, political and socioeconomic structures that contribute to racism. Examination of current issues in race relations and cultural pluralism in U. S. and selected international topics.
PSYCH 257 Psychology of Gender (5) I&S Kenney
Major psychological theories of gender-role development; biological and environmental influences that determine and maintain gender differences in behavior; roles in children and adults; topics include aggression, cognitive abilities, achievement motivation, affiliation. Recommended: either PSYCH 101 or WOMEN 200. Offered: jointly with WOMEN 257.
PSYCH 357 Psychobiology of Women (5) NW Kenney
Physiological and psychological aspects of women's lives; determinants of biological sex; physiological and psychological events of puberty; menopause; sexuality; contraception, pregnancy, childbirth, and lactation; role of culture in determining psychological response to physiological events. Recommended: PSYCH/WOMEN 257. Offered: jointly with WOMEN 357.
PSYCH 380 Cross-Cultural Competence (4) I&S Barrett
Facilitates development of multicultural competence; focuses on mental health/social service needs of ethnic and linguistic minorities, and developing personal/interpersonal skills to reduce barriers, enhance effective service provision to cross cultural groups, sexual minorities and disabled people. Prerequisite: PSYCH 250; either PSYCH 305 or PSYCH 306.