Course Description

3 credits
This course studies the effect of culture, subculture and cultural trends on human behavior and human development, with emphasis on the impact of race, religion, gender and other cultural factors on psychological development.

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Course Materials

Mio, J. S., Barker, L. A., Domenech Rodriguez, M. M. & Gonzalez, J. (2023). Multicultural Psychology (6th ed.). Oxford University Press.

*Additional journal articles and videos will be posted under the corresponding Weekly Overview Page.

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Course Content

**VTSU Online weeks begin on Mondays at 12:00 AM EST and end on Sundays at 11:59 PM EST**
Week	Topic	Dates
Week 1	Introduction to Multicultural Psychology	8/25/25 – 8/31/25
Week 2	Cultural Differences in Worldviews and Communications	9/1/25 – 9/7/25
Week 3	Immigration and Acculturation	9/8/25 -9/14/25
Week 4	Stereotypes and Discrimination	9/15/25 – 9/21/25
Week 5	The Development of Identity and the Impact of Culture on Health	9/22/25 – 9/28/25
Week 6	Mental Health and Culture	9/29/25 – 10/5/25
Week 7	Promoting Cultural Competence	10/6/25 – 10/12/25