Current schools of thought are examined in an historical context. Psychoanalytic, behavioral, humanistic, and cognitive approaches to psychology are reviewed. This course is a study of society, groups, and cultures and an introduction to sociological theory as a means for interpreting and understanding human behavior and the human condition. Topics of discussion include the process of social and cultural change, social structure and stratification, roles and gender, the family, and social control. This course focuses on the individual student s writing and reading skills.
Writing is presented as an ongoing evolutionary process.
Students also become familiar with the skills needed for library research. This second-level course emphasizes the development of a personal voice, control of style, and independent analytical thinking, while continuing to build confidence and fluency. Analytical thinking is stressed and the use of evidence in the context of research and other academic writing. Students expand their information retrieval and research skills. This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of dental health teaching and evaluation.