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Dec 03, 2024
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AFA 102 - Psychology of African Americans3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term. This course meets the Diversity Requirement.
Explore basic theoretical and philosophical perspectives in the field of African-American psychology. Review history of African Americans and impact of historical events on the psychological well-being of African Americans. Discuss racism and discrimination and its impact on the African-American family, the education and achievement of African Americans, African- American identity development and other pertinent issues relevant to the lifestyles of African Americans.
Crosslisted: Also offered as PSY 102 ; credit is not given for both AFA 102 and PSY 102 .
Location(s) Typically Offered: Online (OL)
Term(s) Typically Offered: Spring
Course Outcomes:
- Identify theories and perspectives in the field of African American psychology.
- Identify historical events that impacted the psychological well-being of African Americans.
- Discuss the impacts of racism and oppression on the lives of African Americans.
- Discuss how different relationships influence the development of African Americans.
- Explain the process of African American identity development.
- Identify issues and achievements in education among African Americans.
- Describe cultural influences in the lifestyles of African Americans.
- Describe factors relevant to understanding health among African Americans.
- Describe factors that raise consciousness and strengthen African Americans psychologically, spiritually, and physically.
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