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4.00 Credits
In this course, students will explore current policies and best practices for sex education in a variety of stages and settings, from traditional classroom environments to clinical and community health programming. Through assigned readings, discussions, and applied research, students will critically examine how personal and cultural values influence sexuality across the lifespan, for better and for worse. Students will learn how to correct misinformation, debunk myths, and encourage healthy sexuality in a variety of populations.
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4.00 Credits
In this seminar, students will examine the many sources of social influence. These influences include, but are not limited to, the media, politics, persuasion, compliance, obedience, conformity, and culture. We will also take an in-depth look into some of the early social psychological studies that examined social influence. These include the Milgram obedience studies, the Stanford Prison study, and the Robber's Cave study. Students will participate in field experiences that will explore sources of social influence in our own society. Students who have taken the Psychology of Social Influence at the 300 level in the past should not take this course.
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4.00 Credits
The influence of great individuals and societal change on the evolution of psychology. A survey of how psychology grew from its ancient roots into a modern science. Especially useful for seniors or students considering graduate training. Prerequisites: PSYC 105, junior or senior standing, or consent of instructor. This course is recommended to students who may pursue graduate studies in psychology. PSYC 270 and PSYC 390 are prerequisites for students who begin at Westminster Fall 2014 or later. (4)
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2.00 Credits
Students undertake a portion of a research project and learn aspects of scientific inquiry appropriate to the field of psychology. Students write sections of an APA-style research paper appropriate to the scope of the project conducted. Prior planning with and permission of a faculty mentor is required. Prerequisites: PSYC 390; senior standing, a declared major in psychology, and consent of instructor (2-4)
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2.00 Credits
Students develop a thesis topic through experience volunteering in the field. The placement experience culminates in an APA-style theoretical paper that includes an extensive literature review and analysis of thesis statement based on literature and field experience. Requires prior planning with and permission of a faculty mentor. Prerequisites: PSYC 390; senior standing; a declared major in psychology, and consent of instructor (2-4)
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4.00 Credits
How is the brain involved in social processes and behavior, and how do our interactions with other people modify and shape the brain? In this course, students will learn about the interdisciplinary field of social neuroscience, the study of the neural bases of social behavior. This course will emphasize basic brain structures, functions, and mechanisms and processes implemented in social interactions, and how social behavior is shaped by biology and experience. Topics will include brain scanning technologies and methods, behavioral research methodologies, self and other representations in the brain, self-regulation, intergroup perceptions, emotion, motivation, attraction and interpersonal relationships, aggression, social rejection, and prosocial behavior. Prerequisites: Take PSYC 216 or WCSBS 115 or PSYC/NEURO 205; Take PSYC 390 or NEURO 390; or by Instructor Permission.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to Public Health is an introductory course in public health concepts for undergraduate public health students as well as other students interested in an overview of health at a community level. The course will familiarize students with the various, multidisciplinary aspects of public health, including the history of public health, overview of public health professions, basics of epidemiology, health information and communication, health policy and law, health promotion, overview of infectious and chronic diseases, access to healthcare, health care systems, and disaster preparedness and management. The course will be a combination of lecture, discussion and group exercises and scenarios. Concepts will be reinforced with historical and contemporary examples and case studies.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of how health care is administered and organized at the local, national and international levels. Contemporary case studies, such as regional wars and refugee crises, global disease pandemics, international environmental crises, and global disease eradication efforts will be used to highlight the role of these organizations in global health care administration. The course will be a combination of lecture, discussion and group exercises and scenarios. Concepts will be reinforced with historical and contemporary examples and case studies.
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1.00 Credits
The art and science of public health is constantly changing, with new public health issues emerging on a daily basis, as well as new and novel methods of addressing these issues. This course will cover a variety of topics relating to contemporary issues in public. Topics related to the practice of the public health professional will also be covered. Topics such as leadership, systems thinking, public health competencies, professionalism, and continuing education will be covered in this class.
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3.00 Credits
Revieww the important infectious and chronic diseases affecting humans, both historic and contemporary. The major organisms that cause infectious disease will be discussed, as well as lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors that predispose to both infectious and chronic disease. Individual diseases will also be discussed, reviewing basics of epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical features and treatment for the disease. Finally, a broader overview of the ecology of disease will be discussed, such as the epidemiologic and demographic transition; the emergence and re-emergence of diseases once thought to be controlled; the challenges of preventing, controlling and treating chronic diseases; and the increasing evidence showing the link between infectious agents and chronic diseases. The course will be a combination of lecture, discussion and group exercises and scenarios. Concepts will be reinforced with historical and contemporary examples and case studies.
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