Sociocultural Psychology examines cultural, psychological, political, religious, and also ecological factors that play a role in how people perceive self, other and environment. The course will address the scope of increasing awareness of indigenous cultures and practices to the rise of social networks and the influences of modern technologies.The course will also explore various paradigms such as human systems theory, Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, including the microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, and chronosystem and Social Construction theory. This is a crucial course for all programs and students, especially those who seek a private practice, given the increasing numbers of migrations and the fact that we live in a multicultural world. ** For all psychology students, this course is highly recommended for licensure.
- Instructor: Sharon Mijares, Ph.D.