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INTERSECTIONALITIES, SELF ­AWARENESS, AND SOCIAL ACTIONS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE

COUNPSY 225
Course Description

An introduction to the intersectionality framework in the United States to enhance skills necessary for culturally responsive awareness and interactions, with specific emphasis on how to think critically about and hold multiple perspectives and how to prepare for service learning. In addition to learning how contexts and social histories matter to situate an understanding of experience, develop self-awareness and understanding of social location as well as learn how contextual factors shape identity, opportunities, and barriers for others. Relevant for all students of different identities, backgrounds, and experiences, who are interested in developing their awareness, knowledge and skills with multiculturalism and diversity.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.79

0.09% from Historical

Completion Rate
98.16%

-0.79% from Historical

A Rate
83.87%

4.3% from Historical

Class Size
217

18.62% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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