PY 221 Counseling and Interviewing Emphasizes understanding the theoretical basis of counseling and learning skills involved in the helping relationship. Selected readings in counseling theory and interviewing techniques. Students build skills by conducting and taping interviews for critical analysis. Fall 2001, and in alternate years. PY 224 Group Dynamics Looks theoretically and practically at behavior in primary and secondary groups.
Students learn skills to analyze processes and to improve group effectiveness.
Spring 2002, and in alternate years. Cross-Cultural Psychology Exposes students to the profound effect of culture on individual development. Includes techniques on interaction with individuals of differing cultural backgrounds, research methods used in cross-cultural psychology, and ethnocentric biases in conducting research. Spring 2001, and in alternate years. Autobiographical and case material provide supplementary resources.