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3.00 Credits
Examines the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social changes of adolescence. Lectures and class discussions consider the characteristics and problems of contemporary adolescents and implications for emerging adulthood. Special issues such as addiction, adolescent-parent relationships, and achievement are considered. Prerequisite: PSYC 1100 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Studies the development of the individual from conception through adulthood. Examines intellectual, emotional, and social aspects of behavior in terms of the complex interaction of heredity and environment. Content includes the application of prominent theories of human development to the individual's development over the life span. Reviews current research in critical areas of human behavior (e.g., attachment, aggression) and uses it to enhance the student's understanding of the human developmental process. Prerequisite: PSYC 1100 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the psychological nature of the child within an educational framework. Considers learning, cognition, motivation, personality, and emotions in an effort to see the child as a whole person functioning in the school environment. Uses a cross-cultural approach to examine the goals and values of American education. Prerequisite: PSYC 1100 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
For the most part, the generalizations and theories about the nature and behavior of humans have been "man-made" reflecting a predominantly masculine perspective leading to generalizations that excluded women. This course is an examination of women, placing women's experiences at the center of study. The course examines issues of gender, questioning traditional assumptions about being female. Course content is both a complement and correction to established disciplines (as well as a new discipline of its own) that crosses boundaries between established academic arenas presenting new ways of understanding.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the behavioral and social sciences theories of communication with an emphasis on interpersonal relationships. The course focuses on developing awareness of communication techniques and more accurate perception of self and others. Prerequisite: PSYC 1100 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Special topics in the study of sex and gender will be offered in this course. Topics include women, femininities, men, masculinities, sexualities (heterosexualities, gay, lesbian or bisexualities), etc. The course is repeatable if content differs.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the practical, personal, and interpersonal aspects of decision making. Focuses on the processes of critical thinking, communication, self-awareness, and group dynamics.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the factors that facilitate conformity, techniques to ensure compliance, and will investigate the conditions that produce obedience to authority. Strategies utilized by salesmen, politicians, lawyers, special interest groups, and the media will also be examined. Also examines the nature of propaganda, use of subliminal messages in advertising, and role of social influence and persuasion in cults.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces communication and negotiation techniques to resolve conflicts in a mutually acceptable manner. Emphasis will be placed on mediation and facilitation as models of third-party intervention in community, commercial, organizational, legal and political conflicts. Course will examine different areas of professional practice and determine what guidance and insight can be found in the growing body of research and theory on assisted negotiation and dispute research. Students will learn and reflect effective communicating, problem solving and listening skills. There will be on-going opportunities for students to test their understanding and develop skills through simulations. Prerequisite: PSYC 1100.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the role of "unspoken dialogue" in human interaction and the influence nonverbal behavior has on interpersonal communication. The course focuses on how nonverbal concepts like physical appearance, gestures, movement, and facial expressions underscore the "spoken dialogue."
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