5 credits
Most people recognize and appreciate the individuality of human beings, including race and ethnicity as related to self-perception and to the perception of others. In this course, students explore their own racial and ethnic identities in the context of contemporary psychological knowledge as well as contemporary issues and challenges related to race and ethnicity. Students explore and discuss a variety of topics, including the development of racial and ethnic identities; social classification; privilege and stigma; perceptions of racial and ethnic identities; assimilation; inequalities in race and ethnicity; and the relationship of race and ethnicity to social change. Students apply psychological concepts to better understand their own sense of ethnic and racial identities and how these identities shape their experiences in the world.
BS in Human Services Psychology Concentration Prerequisites
- PSYC 1001 or PSYC 1001Y or PSYC 1001A
BS in Psychology Prerequisites
- PSYC 1001 or PSYC 1001Y or PSYC 1001A
- PSYC 2000
All Other Programs Prerequisites
- PSYC 1001 or PSYC 1001Y or PSYC 1001A