| Course ID: | AFAM(PSYC)(ECHD) 4170/6170. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Introduction to Black Psychology |
Course
Description: | Deconstruction of traditional thought, behavior, and development as well as reconstruction of the same on contemporary terms; testing of nuances and varieties of multicultural and indigenous models. The designs and projected future of the Black Psychology Movement. |
| Oasis Title: | Intro to Black Psychology |
| Prerequisite: | Permission of department |
Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Demonstrate knowledge of the historical roots of African/Black psychology; Understand the ways in which historical narratives (past and recent) have influenced psychological experiences of African-descent people; Develop a working understanding of theories, concepts, and scholarship associated with African/Black Psychology; Conceptualize and critically examine issues impacting people of African descent using an African/Black psychological perspective; Identify and explore strategies for using African/Black psychology perspectives as relevant to learner's training and professional pursuits |
| Topical Outline: | Foundations of African/Black Psychology; Historical Narratives and African/Black Psychology; Black/African American Identity and Identity Intersections; Relationships; Religion and Spirituality; Educational Issues; Hip Hop and the Media; Mental Health; Resilience, Resistance, and Liberation |