LIBS 128: Exploring Race and Identity

Course Description

This seminar will examine a variety of models of mental health in African Americans and racial, ethnic and self-identity development. The impact of Black society, culture, family, racism and poverty on personality growth of African Americans will be explored. The history of Black psychology and the pioneer theorists who have made significant contributions to foundation and continuing study of the thoughts, feelings, behaviors and mental health of African Americans will be discussed.