Prerequisite: PSY 101. (Second semester/3 credits)
This course will explore the theories, research and practices of African-American psychology. Focuses on understanding of the forces that have influenced this unique, coherent and persistent psychological perspective. Themes include definition and development of African- American psychology; issues related to identity and personality development of African- Americans; and evaluation of psychological principles, theories and assessment techniques in relation to the personality and behavioral development of African-Americans.