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minority peoples themselves.
Contemporary multicultural issues are
also examined within the context of
their historical framework. (Offered fall
and spring terms)
SB 204
Positive Psychology
3 credits (AS)
This course provides an in-depth
overview of positive psychology.
Human resiliency, coping, strengths,
resources and wellness are all central
to the field of positive psychology,
an area of scientific study dedicated
to maximizing human potential and
well-being. Students are engaged in
understanding the conceptual,
empirical, and practical aspects of
this field of study and its growing
contributions to the general field of
psychology. (Offered every other
year) Prerequisite: SB 120 Introduction to
Psychology.
SB 206
History & Sociology of the
American Family
3 credits (AS)
This is a social history course, which
uses sociological concepts to examine
historical changes in the functions of
American families and the lives of
family members. Inquiries will address
questions about rapid social change as
it relates to (1) changes in the structures
and functions of American families, (2)
changes in the roles assumed by and
role-conflicts experienced by children
and adult family members, and (3)
changes in the life cycles of family
members. Students will examine the
impact of major societal
transformations—from hunting and
gathering to sedentary agrarian to urban
industrial/technological—upon family
functions and upon the social
experiences and development of
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children, adolescent and adult family
members. (Offered on a rotating basis)
Prerequisite: EN 101 or permission of the
instructor
SB 221
Psychology of Women
3 credits (AS)
This course focuses on many topics
important to women that are omitted
or abbreviated in traditional psychology
courses. These topics include the
development of sex-typing, women and
work, women‘s health issues,
pregnancy, and motherhood. The
course attempts to discriminate
between constitutional and
environmentally produced differences
between the sexes in order to better
understand behavior and personality.
Prerequisite: SB 120 Introduction to
Psychology
SB 225
Lifespan Developmental
Psychology
3 credits (AS)
This course reviews development
through the entire lifespan. Each
developmental stage - from fetal
growth, infancy, toddlerhood,
childhood, adolescence, young
adulthood, middle age, and maturity –
will be discussed in terms of cognitive,
social, emotional, and physical changes.
Theoretical approaches to
psychological development are also
presented. Prerequisite: SB 120
Introduction to Psychology
SB 231
Social Problems
3 credits (AS)
Contemporary social problems are
explored through theoretical concepts
of social disorganization, deviance and
value conflicts. Topics include mental
health, drugs and alcohol, juvenile