Cultural Foundations: The Latino/a Experience   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Revised Addendum
   

CC 610 - Cultural Foundations: The Latino/a Experience


This course provides an overview of Latino/as’ cultural background, the history of Latinos in the United States, issues related to immigration, and ways in which cultural factors interact with mental health. Participants will be engaged in discussions on topics related to culture and identity, including gender, family, class, sexuality, race, age, tradition, values, religion, acculturation and assimilation; and how these are relevant to psychotherapy. (3 credits)