Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Men and Masculinities A study of men's lives as they are shaped by social forces in the latter half of the twentieth century, especially the revolution in the lives of women. Considers underlying universal patterns as well as cultural and individual variations, and addresses issues of personal identity, sexuality, and work and family roles. Abnormal Psychology A survey of the chief forms of psychological disorder and current modes of explanation and treatment. Issues include the definitions of normality and abnormality, the nature of understanding, and the goals of intervention.
Case studies focus the discussion.
Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Open to juniors and seniors with at least one previous course in psychology. Multicultural Issues in Psychology Discusses the changing ethnic profile of the United States, models of ethnic identity development, the use of mental health services among ethnic groups, the implications of using standard psychological assessment tools, and research and training issues in multicultural psychology. A descriptive and interpretive study of religious faith and tradition. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.