Prenatal development will also be covered. A survey of the major theories of personality. This course will examine the psychology of violent acts including self-mutilation, suicide, domestic violence, child and elder abuse, sexual assault, violence in schools and in the workplace, and hate crimes. This course is designed to explore violence in America and its impact on the physical and psychological well-being of children and families, as well as on early childhood teachers who experience it in their lives. The course will explore issues of diversity related to the impact of violence on young children in the home or in the community and will stress the importance of teaching children alternatives to violence.
Students receive credit for only one course.
The examination of a variety of intimate social and family relationships and how they function. This section may be taken as PSY 140 or SOC 140. Students may receive credit for only one course. Aging A survey of adult development and human aging. Topics covered will include physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.