Course: Asian American Psychology (EDCP498D)
Term: SUMMER I, 2011 (05/31/11-07/10/11)
Time: TUESDAY/THURSDAY 1:00 – 4:00PM
Instructor: Matthew Miller, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling and Personnel Services)
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Asian Americans have been the fastest-growing racial/ethnic group in
the United States. However, Asian Americans have historically been
underrepresented in the psychological literature. Therefore, the primary
purpose of this course is to review relevant theory and research in
order to gain a nuanced understanding of psychological processes salient
to Asian Americans.
COURSE TOPICS:
Diversity of Asian American ethnic groups, Asian American racial and
ethnic identity, culture, acculturation, enculturation, generational
status, acculturative stress, gender, relationships, racism, model
minority myth, mental and physical health.
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