Academic Catalog

Counseling & Personal Development (CPD)

CPD160 / Introduction to Multiculturalism
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

Examination of the multiple cultures and subcultures within the contemporary United States. Personal exploration of awareness and appreciation of multiculturalism. Activities for experiencing diverse cultural perspectives. Critical thinking skills for recognizing, analyzing, and mediating cultural and psychological factors impacting conflict and accord between diverse cultures through written and oral discourse. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107, or permission of Instructor.

Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo
Division: Health Science and Public Service