PY 3560 - Psychology of Violence in U.S.

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

There is an epidemic of violence in the United States. This course will use a multidisciplinary approach to explore the multiple factors which cause an perpetuaute violence in both public and private settings. The impact of televisions and other media, institutional racism, sexism, and heterosexism on the incidence, prevalence and experience of violence will be investigated. A range of violence prevention programs will be studied. Offered once a year. Prerequisite: PY2010

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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