PSYCH 230C
Proseminar: Context, Culture, and Diversity Issues in Clinical Science
PSY230C is the third course of the PSY230 sequence (Clinical Science PCSAS Core Seminar Series). The purpose of 230C is to introduce students to core themes in scientific research on how context, culture, and diversity-related factors shape the prevalence, presentation, and development of psychopathology in diverse populations. We will also discuss how scientific knowledge on context, culture, and diversity-related issues in psychopathology informs the development, adaptation, and dissemination of evidence-based mental health interventions/services to diverse populations.
Topics
- Develop knowledge on core research and theory on socio-cultural disparity in mental health and mental health services Develop knowledge on core theoretical models and concepts for studying cultural and contextual influences on psychopathology, ethical issues and key methodological challenges in conducting clinical research with diverse populations, and cultural competence and cultural humility in mental health care Develop knowledge on core theories, research methods, and key findings on family, school, and neighborhood influences on the development of psychopathology, and development and evaluation of family-based, school-based, and community-based mental health interventions Develop knowledge on core theoretical framework and key research findings on unique risk and protective factors for mental health issues in special populations: immigrant and refugee populations, members of the LGBTQ community, and people of color Gain experience in writing a literature review paper or a research proposal.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027