The Department has established a policy on diversity in course coverage and content. The policy affirms our commitment to integrating aspects of diverse scholarship and experience into the body of knowledge covered by each course. We define diversity very broadly to include issues related to age, gender, race, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation and affectional preferences, socioeconomic status, and disability or ableness. Other aspects of diversity in which you are interested may be included as well. This commitment is reflected in course syllabi as well as assigned readings and in class discussion.

The Department anticipates that faculty will make every effort to consider this committment and will seek ways to integrate some aspects of diversity into each course. Faculty may use various ways in which issues of diversity can be integrated into coursework, e.g., assign specific readings, provide examples in class, assign topics for term papers, invite speakers to class, set up panels or small groups for students to consider contrasting information or viewpoints, etc. If a faculty member needs help in working on a particular diversity issue, other members of the Department stand ready to consult and to provide assistance.

The Department closely follows the American Psychological Association Guidelines on Multicultural Education, Training, Research, Practice, and Organizational Change for Psychologists, the Guidelines for Psychotherapy with Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Clients and the Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Older Adults.

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