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Emotional intelligence refers to the dimension of intelligence that is responsible for our ability to manage ourselves and our relationships with others. Research suggests that the skills involved with high emotional intelligence are primary for career success, and it separates performers from those who do not succeed. This course introduces students to theories of emotional intelligence, exposes them to research supporting the concept, and gives them tools to assess and develop their own emotional intelligence.
This course investigates research and theory concerning the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial development of a person from conception to death. The course covers lifespan development topics, investigating biopsychosocial influences during prenatal development, infancy, early and middle childhood, adolescence, emerging adulthood, middle, and late adulthood, as well as issues surrounding death, dying, and bereavement.
A study of the major influences of philosophy and physiology on the development of modern psychology. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an education in the roots of psychology and an appreciation for the contributions of the great schools of thought.
This course will highlight the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional changes that occur from conception to adolescence and how nature and nurture impact these developmental changes. Prominent theoretical perspectives such as Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, Erickson's Theory of Lifespan Development, and Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development will be discussed to highlight important developmental stages that occur during childhood.
A developmental approach to the cognitive, physical, and psychosocial aspects of adolescence.
A study of the psychological theories and principles that affect teaching and learning in educational environments. The focus of this course is on the theories and methods associated with the process of learning as well as the application of this knowledge in a variety of classroom environments.
This course will focus on individual affect and cognition in social environments. Individuals' understanding of themselves and others may often rely on these affects and cognitions. Topics will focus on culture, self-esteem, decision making, social affect and cognition, attitudes and persuasion, and attraction and relationships.
This course will focus on individual behaviors in social environments. Topics will include conformity and obedience, helping, aggression, prejudice and discrimination, group think, and applications of social psychology to the environment.
In this course, students will increase their familiarity with the elements of the research process in relation to social psychological topics. Seminal and contemporary research in areas such as conformity, compliance, romantic relationships, and prosocial behavior will be discussed in relationship to the research standards and ethical considerations set by the American Psychological Association. Experiences include forming research ideas; conducting scientific literature searches and reviews; designing observational, survey, and archival studies; analyzing small-scale practice data; preparing professional manuscripts, and enhancing presentation skills. The Social Psychology Lab is optional for students enrolled in Social Psychology (PSY/
SO 240/241). However; if you enroll in the Lab, you then must be co-enrolled in Social Psychology (PSY/
SO 240 or 241) in the same semester. The Lab can only be taken one time.
Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.