PSYC489Z

Advanced Special Topics in Psychology; Asian American Psychology

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Restricted to PSYC majors only. Cross-listed with AAST498J. Credit only granted for PSYC489Z or AAST498J. This course will increase knowledge regarding how socio-cultural influences impact the development and psychological health of Asian Americans. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the role of stereotypes and racism, acculturation, racial identity development, cultural values, gender socialization, behavioral norms, family roles, stressors, and social support systems have on the mental health, well-being, and health of Asian Americans.

Sister Courses: PSYC489A, PSYC489B, PSYC489C, PSYC489D, PSYC489E, PSYC489F, PSYC489G, PSYC489H, PSYC489I, PSYC489J, PSYC489K, PSYC489L, PSYC489M, PSYC489N, PSYC489O, PSYC489P, PSYC489Q, PSYC489R, PSYC489T, PSYC489U, PSYC489V, PSYC489W, PSYC489X, PSYC489Y

Past Semesters

Derek Iwamoto

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Derek Iwamoto

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Kieu Anh Do

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Xiaofang Wang Lanterman

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During the Spring 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, students could choose to take some of their courses pass-fail mid-semester which skews grade data aggregated across multiple semesters.

Average GPA of 3.43 between 165 students*

PSYC489Z Grade Distribution+-051015202530354045505560657075% of studentsABCDFWother
A-: 27.27%
A: 40.61%
A+: 4.85%
B-: 2.42%
B: 6.67%
B+: 6.06%
C-: 0.61%
C: 2.42%
C+: 1.82%
D-: 0.61%
D+: 0.61%
F: 1.82%
W: 3.64%
other: 0.61%
* "W"s are considered to be 0.0 quality points. "Other" grades are not factored into GPA calculation. Grade data not guaranteed to be correct.