PSY 2000 - Understanding Diversity

Prerequisite(s): None.
This course explores race, gender, sexuality, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and systemic influences. Emphasis is placed on the connection among individuals, institutions and cultural groups, and on the relatedness of individuals’ race, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic class. Theoretical and philosophical frameworks and research are presented through readings and course materials drawn from education, psychology, sociology, American studies, cultural studies, health sciences and management. Credit(s): 3