PY 714 - International Psychology and Human Rights

This course explores the individual and community consequences of global events and introduces the basic principles of human rights. Specifically, students will explore the relationship between human rights and global events on psychological health and well-being. This course will explore the meaning of human rights and their challenge to cultural traditions and state sovereignty. Students will be introduced to the international and regional conventions that encode and monitor human rights violations. Specific case studies will be utilized to illuminate both the challenges and potential in effecting psychological health through the promotion of human rights and development. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to utilize a human rights based approach to improve the psychological health of individuals and communities. (2 credits)

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