Apr 24, 2024  
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PSY 315 - Psychology of Women

Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semester

Examination of how and why women behave as they do, both from the perspective of cultural beliefs and scientific research. Topics include: contemporary psychodynamic and social constructionist theories of women’s psychology; theoretical models of gender identity and gender roles as well as empirical bases for claims about gender differences; specific disorders associated with women; trends in current theory building; and language and communication bias.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
Course may be applied to the Gender & Sexuality Studies program.