PSYC189P PO - Seminar in Health and The Latinx Experience

When Offered: Last offered fall 2019.
Instructor(s): K. Corona
Credit: 1

This seminar provides an overview of current theories and research concerning the physical and mental health of Latinx populations in the United States, with an emphasis on critical analysis of the ‘Latinx Health Paradox.’ In this seminar, you will be introduced to domains of health resilience and health risk in U.S. Latinx populations and consider how social context, culture based beliefs, and cultural based health behaviors come together to influence health outcomes. We will also consider current debates in Latinx health and implications for policy and practice. Prerequisites: PSYC 051 PO.

Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
Area 2