2020-21 Academic Bulletin fall

Psychology: Theoretical Roots: The purpose of this class is for students to acquire the knowledge and
skills to develop an understanding of themselves and the world around them through an examination of
various schools of thought of some famous psychologists including Freud, Jung, Skinner, and Erikson. In
addition, students will be introduced to a selection of psychological topics centered on the following:
personality; relationship with self, others, and the world; mental health; and the development of an intense
self-reflective awareness. Students are evaluated in the following ways: on the quality and quantity of
their participation in group and class discussions; on journal writing; on their individual and group
presentations; and on a final extensive reflective essay and/or multiple intelligence project. Global. 2
credits
No Textbook Required
Teach2Serve: Giving: In this two trimester honors course, which is a requirement of the Teach2Serve
program, students will study the history of philanthropy and social service in the public, private, and nonprofit
sectors and identify the motivations, strengths and limitations of each. Students will become
familiar with the actors in the process, the barriers that exist, the points of entry, and the pathways to
change. Along the way, they will develop such skills as teambuilding, listening, conflict resolution,
negotiation, resource mobilization, and fundraising. Lessons will be communicated more concretely
through an examination of articles, books, and case studies related to an area of need chosen by the
class. This course will also include workshops and opportunities to meet with dynamic social
entrepreneurs and professionals working in the non-profit world. Course requirements include readings,
journal responses, group projects and presentations, and a grant proposal. Open to students in the
Teach2Serve program only. 4 credits. Winter and Spring trimester
No Textbook Required
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