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Psychology
6PSY 111 (I-3) General Psychology
An introduction to the methods, aims, and achievements of psychology as an academic discipline. Clinical and experimental approaches, as well as the range of psychological sub disciplines, from cognition and perception to abnormal psychology and personality theory are considered.
6PSY 112 (II-3) Educational Psychology
This course will focus on theories of child development, learning, and motivation, building on concepts introduced in the general psychology course. Students will explore a variety of theories and apply them to educations situations to achieve a deeper understanding of how children develop as learners. The course will center on a range of concepts, both cognitive and social, and on ways students might use these to become more insightful, sensitive, and skilled as educators. Prerequisite: PSY 111
6PSY 281, 282 (I, II-3) Topics in Psychology
Study of a particular area of psychology, such as Behavioral Management, The Unconscious Revolution: Rousseau to Freud, or Group Dynamics. To be offered once each year. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112. May be repeated for credit.