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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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PSYC 456 001 (CRN: 26909)
PSYCHOLOGY OF BLACK YOUTH
Long Title: PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON BLACK CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
Department: Psychological Sciences
Instructor: Gaylord-Harden, Noni
Meeting: 11:00AM - 11:50AM MWF (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 3:10AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course applies a scientific, theory-based perspective to understanding the psychological functioning of Black children and adolescents. Specifically, this course focuses on understanding influences on Black youth's cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral functioning, acknowledging the risks and systemic barriers they navigate, while also centering their strengths, agency, and cultural assets. The course will also increase students' knowledge of the various domains of psychology, including identity, mental health, and well-being, and how these may be shaped by context. Students will be introduced to salient historical, social, cultural, and ecological factors that influence the psychological well-being of Black children and adolescents. Recommended Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology