Cross-Cultural Psychology

Catalog description

An examination of culture’s influence on behavior and thought. Students are expected to develop an understanding of cultural diversity from a psychological perspective. Students have the opportunity to participate in a service-learning experience throughout the semester and visit culturally relevant sites. The course includes explorations of cross-cultural perspectives on cognition, intelligence, health, emotion, communication, human development, personality, psychological disorders, and social behavior. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.