Courses Taught by Dr. Soto

Undergraduate

Psychology 432: Multicultural Psychology in America

This course is intended to introduce and familiarize students with the concept of multicultural psychology. Generally speaking, this means we will be approaching the entire field of psychology from a perspective that is mindful of the diversity in today’s society. We will explore the meaning and value of such concepts as culture, ethnicity, bias, and cultural competence as they pertain to various psychological issues. Syllabus.

Graduate

Psychology 566: Multicultural Perspectives in Clinical Psychology

This course is intended to provide students with a broad overview of some the key issues involved in approaching psychology (especially in clinical/counseling psychology) from a perspective that is mindful of the diversity in today’s society. We will explore the meaning and value of such concepts as culture, ethnicity, bias, and cultural (or multicultural) competence as they pertain to the practice of psychology. Syllabus.

Psychology 560: Practicum in Clinical Methods

This practicum is intended to provide students with a basic understanding of cognitive behavioral theory and practice and to assist in applying these therapeutic perspectives and techniques in clinical work. This will be accomplished by a combination of weekly group (team) and individual supervision meetings. Syllabus.