“Creating a culture of inclusion is not an optional exercise; it is the indispensable precondition that enables us to capitalize on our diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences, so that we can better advance.”

— Susan Hockfield, MIT president

Course: IDS 400: Diversity (Southern New Hampshire University)

This course aims to broaden and deepen students’ understanding, experience, and critical thinking skills with regard to cultural differences and cross-cultural interactions. Students analyze diversity through the disciplines of socio-economics, physical anthropology, biology, geography, and arts and the humanities. Intercultural competence, a lifelong learning process, is introduced as a crucial skill set and benefit to the individual, interpersonal relationships, organizations, and society. Analyzing the role of culture in today’s world, developing culturally responsive practices, and understanding the benefits and challenges of diversity is emphasized.

Course: PSYC 460: Psychology of African Americans (Old Dominion University)

This course examines the issues and perspectives related to the psychological evolution of African Americans in the United States. Particular emphasis is placed on exploring the discipline of psychology from an Afrocentric focus. 

Coursework

Please view samples of my Diversity coursework. First, celebrate contributions Native Americans made to American agriculture, architecture, art, and societal development. Next, examine the role of American military and civilian women during World War II. Please visit my Prezi presentation on diversity in the field of nursing. Last, read a brief literature review about cultural considerations in psychotherapy.

Native Americans: Minority Group, Major Contributions

MinorityGroupMajorContributionPDF

The Role of American Women during World War II

WomenWWIIPDF

Diversity in Nursing

https://prezi.com/vdhkcjmdkj6e/

Race and Culture in Psychotherapy

Race-and-Culture-in-Psychotherapy-Article-Review

Reflection

Though the United States has always been considered a “melting pot,” groups have remained largely segregated within their respective niches. However, diversity promotes greater creativity and increased productivity. It leads to novel problem-solving, which is increasingly important as we face ever-mounting psychological and sociological challenges. It is only through embracing one another’s differences we are able to come together for a better tomorrow.