PSYC 171: Human Relations

Subject Area
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 55 Lab Hours 0
Other Hours
0
Total Hours
55
Distributions & Designations
Equity, Diversity, and Power,
Social Science
EDP, SS- Students in this course will explore contemporary issues of interpersonal relationships, communication, empathy and conflict resolution from a social science perspective. Students will be presented with social and peace psychology theory and research and then they will learn to apply this research in their daily lives. Special emphasis will be placed on helping students to develop and apply human relations skills in various settings. Students will also learn to negotiate the complexities of communication across various aspects of difference, including culture, gender, and sexual orientation. Note: this course only meets 3.0 credits of the EDP and Social Science requirements.

Prerequisites

Placement into ENGL 95 or above.