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Psychology & the Black Experience

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
MoWe 2:30p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 Wheatley W02-0198 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
MoWe 2:30p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley W02-0198
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course is an introduction to the psychological experience of Blacks in the United States, including the historical, sociopolitical, and cultural influences that shape personality and mental health in community, family, and individual contexts. Connections between Africa, the Caribbean, and black America will be examined with respect to culture, belief systems, and values. At the same time, we also explore the many differences in history, culture, and experience within the many groups and individuals of African-descent in the U.S.

Prerequisites

PSYCH 100 or 101

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

Wheatley W02-0198

Enrolled / Capacity

21 / 35

Status

Closed

Instructor

Evan Auguste

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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