Course Details
Country:
Greece
Institution:
American College of Thessaloniki
Course Title:
Psychology of Immigration
Course Number:
Psy330
Course Description:
This course will present demographics/diversity of immigrant populations, motivating factors for migrating, and the myths/ stereotypes around immigrants’ characteristics and behaviors. It will then discuss the psychological experience of immigration in different contexts, as well as health, psychosocial well-being and psychopathology issues that may emerge and the services that need to be provided for addressing immigrants’ diverse health, mental health and social care needs. Through this course the students will gain in depth understanding of the characteristics, experiences and needs of immigrant populations and will learn to make recommendations to improve practice and policy affecting immigrants of all ages and backgrounds. (3 credits)
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
PSYC 3---
Attachment Files:
Psy330-Psychology of Immigration.pdf
