PSY 535 CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY

A detailed analysis of the ways in which Western sociocultural assumptions have influenced the science and practice of psychology. Consideration will be given to how well psychological theories apply to people of diverse ethnic/cultural backgrounds and worldviews. Topics include personality and social psychology, mental health and mental illness, counseling, and psychotherapy. Additional course requirements for graduate students, including an extra hour of meeting time per week, will be listed in a separate syllabus.