PSY 445 - Ecopsychology

Institution:

Virginia Wesleyan University

Subject:

Description:

Integrates elements of ecology (the science and study of habitat) and psychology (the science and study of behavior) in an effort to explore historical and contemporary environmental issues and problems. Ecopsychology also has roots in theology, philosophy, anthropology, and activist politics. Concepts are applied both to urban and wilderness environments and to both humans and wildlife. Aspects of Western intellectual thought that influence contemporary views about nature are examined. Particular fields and theories of psychology are studied and applied to environmental difficulties. An assumption of this course is that it is crucial to understand the roles of human behavior, beliefs, decisions, and values as both causes and solutions of environmental problems. Prerequisites: junior/senior status and completion of most General Studies requirements. Offered each fall.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.vwu.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 455-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.