PSY 932 - Culturally Competent Therapy

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to develop students’ multicultural competence in the practice of clinical psychology. Students will obtain a thorough review of multicultural competencies related to the practice of psychology. Students will be asked to thoroughly consider the intersectionality of clients’ cultural identities (in terms of ethnicity, race, age, ability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, etc.) in forming sensitive and informed therapeutic services. In addition, students will consider how their own cultural identity informs their behavior as a professional. This course will include discussion both of the limitations of traditional assessment and therapeutic approaches and of how consideration of multicultural competencies can improve these services.

Prerequisite: PSY 830 and PSY 831; and admission to Doctor of Psychology program or permission of instructor.
Lecture Contact Hours: 3

Typically Offered: Fall