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Sinclair College
444 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402

PSY 1160 African American Psychology

Multidisciplinary study of theories, cultural themes and psychological constructs used to further promote understanding of thoughts, feelings and behaviors of African-Americans.

Prerequisites: NONE

Course Outcomes
  • Identify and evaluate solutions to contemporary challenges confronting the African American community.
  • Differentiate basic African-centered principles and norms of child-rearing, self concept, education, family relations, mental disorders and counseling.
  • Examine the origins of contemporary African American psychology and how the discipline emerged from its African roots and American reality.
Credit Hours: 3
  • Classroom: 3 hours
  • Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
  • Department: Psychology
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: Yes
Available Sections
Virtual Learning
Virtual Learning
Faculty: Curtis
Term: Spring 2021
Format: Course meets virtually during scheduled day(s) and time(s), with some online content. Check the schedule to confirm days and times your class will meet virtually. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Open Seats: 13
Meets: MW from 12:30PM to 1:45PM
Section: 100
Open Seats: 13
Meets: MW from
12:30PM to 1:45PM
Section: 100
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Curtis
Term: Spring 2021
Format: Complete work online when it fits your schedule while adhering to weekly deadlines. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 6
Section: 500
Open Seats: 6
Section: 500
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Beale
Term: Spring 2021
Format: Complete work online when it fits your schedule while adhering to weekly deadlines. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 21
Section: 501
Open Seats: 21
Section: 501
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Beale
Term: Spring 2021
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term - meets once or a few times only. Complete work online when it fits your schedule while adhering to weekly deadlines. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Note: B Term
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 6
Section: 5B0
Open Seats: 6
Section: 5B0