Cultural Competence in Human Services (Diversity/RIS)
General
Prefix
CPSY
Course Number
384
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
The nature, extent, and causes of individual and group differences; the methodological problems of measuring human differences.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
07
Cultural Diversity
Yes
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Understand the development of and the changing meanings of group identities in the United States, history and culture.
Outcome
Demonstrate an awareness of the individual and institutional dynamics of unequal power relations between groups in contemporary society.
Outcome
Analyze their own attitudes, behaviors, concepts and beliefs regarding diversity, racism, and bigotry.
Outcome
Describe and discuss the experience and contributions (political, social, economic, etc.) of the many groups that shape American society and culture, in particular those groups that have suffered discrimination and exclusion.
Outcome
Demonstrate communication skills necessary for living and working effectively in a society with great population diversity.