PSY 4200 - Multicultural Children, Adolescents, and Families

(3 units)

Exploration of the variability in family development, organization, identity structure, and values with an emphasis on the impact of culture, race, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation and schooling variables on optimal child and family functioning. Utilizes an ecological systems framework as a foundation for this life-span developmental discussion. Professional fieldwork experiences included.