Cultural Competency in Clinical Psychology.

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PR: PhD student in Clinical Psychology or instructor permission. Advanced course on theory and research in multicultural psychology. Addresses historical, sociopolitical, and economic factors that contribute to human behavior. Topics include psychological processes and impact of bias, discrimination, racism, and privilege, and building cultural competencies related to awareness, sensitivity, and tolerance in working with diverse individuals. Contemporary and classic research supportive of these theories and processes are reviewed.