PSYC 265 - Psychology of Sex and Gender

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Students explore both human sex (the biological identification as male/female) and gender (the social/personal construct of feminine/masculine) from a psychological perspective. Students investigate the theories and research of biological, psychological, and cultural determinants. The influence of sex and gender is examined in areas of development, aggression, achievement, communication, relationship, employment, and physical and mental health. Core: SSHB. Approved for the Honors Program. Also available through Online Learning.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PSYC 103

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northampton.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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