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Multicultural Psychology

CULTURE

Definitions..

The complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, arts, morals, law, custom and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society (Kottak, 2009)

WHAT IS CULTURE?

WHAT IS MULTICULTURAL? of, relating to, reflecting, or

adapted to diverse cultures

WHAT IS MULTICULTURALISM?

is the recognition and acceptance of human diversity. It gives equal status to different ethnic, racial and cultural groups. (Moghaddam, 2008)

an academic and applied discipline that involves the scientific study of mental functions and behaviors.

WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY?

CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY IS..

is the study of culture’s role in understanding behaviour, thought and emotion. (Bullock, 2013)

Cross cultural psychologists compare the nature of psychological process in different cultures with a particular focus on whether psychological phenomena are unusual or culture-specific.

The systematic study of all

aspects of human behavior as it

occurs in settings where people of

different backgrounds

encounter one another.

MULTICULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY IS..

WHY STUDY?Why BOTHER?

WHY MULTICULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY?

HIGHER IMMIGRATION RATES…

Differential Birthrates..

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

A cross cultural psychologist

studies human behavior and the

mental processes

related to the changes and differences in

various societal norms.

These psychologists

attempt to discover the

universal emotions and

behaviors among all the

contradictory cultures.

Educational Requirements

One must acquire a bachelor’s degree in psychology for a basic understanding of the subject.

Bachelor’s Degree

In a master’s program, one learns about the methods of research that allow for the discovery of different cultures and their characteristics.

Master’s Degree

For more education, one could apply for a Ph.D. program in this concentration.

Doctoral Degree

SCHOOLS OFFERING MULTICULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY

• INTERNATIONAL:

California School of Professional Psychology -

Alliant International

University

University of Rhode Island

University Of Phoenix

High Point University

University of

Santo Thomas

Local:

Careers in Multicultural Psychology

BUSINESS

• The business world seeks cultural psychologists to work in foreign countries to understand differences in cultural traditions, practices and business styles.

COUNSELING

• Counseling psychologists may enjoy careers helping people from diverse cultural backgrounds adjust and cope with the challenges that immigrant life presents.

RESEARCHResearch in the field of cultural psychology offers the opportunity for psychologists to make a significant contribution toward improving the lives of under-served and under-recognized people from diverse backgrounds

PolicyCultural psychologists can make a tangible, meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by multicultural issues by working in the area of public policy.

Education

• Cultural psychologists may therefore choose to work in the field of academia, teaching courses to undergraduate and graduate-level students in colleges or universities.

SALARY OF MULTICULTURAL PSYCHOLOGISTS

• AS OF 2014, Multicultural Psychology Assistant Professor Tenure-track in Shippensburg, PA $45,000

• AS OF 2012, $82,000. (indeed.com)• According To Bureau Of Labor Statistics,

As Of 2010, median salary of $42,480 is received by multicultural counselors