PSYC 201 Psychology of Personal Growth (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PSYCH 201
Course Description
The study of personality, identities, love and relationships, self-actualization and the application of psychological principles to problems met by people in everyday life.
Course Content
A. Active listening skills B. Self-concept, self-esteem – development of and factors affecting C. Identity development – racial, ethnic and theories of and factors affecting D. Personality assessment tools E. Emotions, (experience and expression of), including stress and stress management and coping issues F. Sexuality including sexual identity development and intimate relationships G. Family patterns H. Introduction to approaches to therapy and other behavioral change interventions I. Communication skills J. Self-actualization and personal growth
Student Outcomes
1. Use active listening skills consistently, intentionally, and empathetically.
2. Describe one’s self in terms of models of the self, identity, and personality, considering race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, and ability.
3. Apply relationship and communication models to one’s own experiences with others.
4. Identify stressors in one’s life and patterns of reaction to stress generating alternatives for reducing stress or changing responses to it.
5. Contrast family systems theory with individual-centered approaches and identify patterns in one’s own family of origin.
6. Evaluate psychological issues in one’s life and the role of therapy and other interventions.
7. Compare and contrast one’s positionality in the different communities that one inhabits with an understanding of intersectionality and broader systems.
Degree Outcomes
Social Science: Graduates analyze and interpret social phenomenon using social science theories and methods.
Global Citizenship: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable and equitable systems.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
A. Class discussions
B. Essays
C. Group activities
D. In-class presentations
E. Reflective journals
F. Role plays – instructor, self & peer feedback
G. Personality assessment tools
H. Take home essays
I. Behavior-change project
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