PSY 3020 - Cultural Psychology

3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every spring semester

This course will examine theories and research on the role of culture in human development and psychological functioning. Topics will include: research methods used in cross-cultural research; the effects of culture on foundational areas of psychology (e.g., cognition, learning, development, emotion, motivation, self & identity, personality, language, and social/interpersonal behavior, and health); and applications to personal and professional domains.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 2000 or PSY 2110 and at least 2 Psych. Science Foundation courses; or by permission of instructor