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In this course, students will develop an understanding of psychology and how it helps them better understand others and themselves. Students will learn general theories about psychological development, the structure of the brain, and how psychologists study behavior. They will gain an understanding of both normal and disordered psychological behaviors, as well as general applications of the science of psychology in society (such as personality typing and counseling).

In this course you will learn key critical thinking concepts and how to apply them in the analysis and evaluation of reasons and evidence. The course examines the basic components of an argument, the credibility of evidence sources, the impact of bias, and how to construct an argument that provides good support for a claim. The course consists of an introduction and four major sections. Each section includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to check your learning, practice, and show how well you understand course content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to gain proficiency in the four competencies that will be covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge or experience, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.

Welcome to Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others! It may seem like common knowledge that communication skills are important, and that communicating with others is inescapable in our everyday lives. While this may appear simplistic, the study of communication is actually complex, dynamic, and multifaceted. Strong communication skills are invaluable to strengthening a multitude of aspects of life. Specifically, this course will focus on communication in the professional setting, and present material from multiple vantage points, including communicating with others in a variety of contexts, across situations, and with diverse populations. Upon completion, you will have a deeper understanding of both your own and others鈥� communication behaviors, and a toolbox of effective behaviors to enhance your experience in the workplace.

This course is a foundational introduction to the biological sciences. The overarching theories of life from biological research are explored as well as the fundamental concepts and principles of the study of living organisms and their interaction with the environment. Key concepts include how living organisms use and produce energy; how life grows, develops, and reproduces; how life responds to the environment to maintain internal stability; and how life evolves and adapts to the environment.

Introduction to Statistics for Research covers descriptive and inferential statistics used to address research questions. Levels of measurement, central tendency and variability, probability, distributions, correlation, hypothesis testing, t-tests, analysis of variance, linear regression, and chi-square tests are examined, with a focus on their implications for research. Reading and interpreting graphically presented statistical data is included. Before taking this course, students should complete C955 Applied Probability and Statistics or an equivalent course.

Health, Fitness, and Wellness focuses on the importance and foundations of good health and physical fitness鈥攑articularly for children and adolescents鈥攁ddressing health, nutrition, fitness, and substance use and abuse.

Influential Communication through Visual Design and Storytelling provides learners with foundational visual design and storytelling techniques to influence and create a lasting impression on audiences. Learners will first explore how human behavior is influenced by visuals and when to apply visual techniques to better communicate with audiences. Next, learners will learn techniques for creating compelling stories that create memorable images within the audience's mind. Ultimately, learners who master these skills will be well-positioned to apply their visual and storytelling techniques to not only better communicate their thoughts and ideas to an audience, but to also influence or motivate them.

Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology provides an overview of the structures and functions of organs and systems of the human body. This course will explore how the parts of the body systems work together to produce movement, transport nutrients, eliminate wastes, protect vital tissues and organs, regulate bodily functions, and support reproduction and growth, through videos, readings, exploratory learning, and practice activities.

Welcome to Composition: Writing with a Strategy! In this course, you will focus on three main topics: understanding purpose, context, and audience, writing strategies and techniques, and editing and revising. In addition, the first section, will offer review on core elements of the writing process, cross-cultural communication, as well as working with words and common standards and practices. Each section includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to check your learning, practice, and show how well you understand course content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to gain proficiency in the seven competencies that will be covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge or experience, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.

This is Human Growth and Development, a three-module course that examines the entire human lifetime, from conception to death. Presented chronologically, the course focuses on three key areas: physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth, along with other important issues such as cultural influences, emotions, and resilience. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to, with the goal of demonstrating proficiency in the four competencies covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge of this material, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.

Applied Probability and Statistics is designed to help students develop competence in the fundamental concepts of basic statistics including: introductory algebra and graphing; descriptive statistics; regression and correlation; and probability. Statistical data and probability are often used in everyday life, science, business, information technology, and educational settings to make informed decisions about the validity of studies and the effect of data on decisions. This course discusses what constitutes sound research design and how to appropriately model phenomena using statistical data. Additionally, the content covers simple probability calculations, based on events that occur in the business and IT industries. No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course teaches students to think like sociologists, or, in other words, to see and understand the hidden rules, or norms, by which people live, and how they free or restrain behavior. Students will learn about socializing institutions, such as schools and families, as well as workplace organizations and governments. Participants will also learn how people deviate from the rules by challenging norms and how such behavior may result in social change, either on a large scale or within small groups.

Welcome to Composition: Successful Self-Expression! In this course, you will focus on four main topics: professional writing for a cross-cultural audience, narrowing research topics and questions, researching for content to support a topic, and referencing research sources. Each section includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to check your learning, practice, and show how well you understand course content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to gain proficiency in the seven competencies that will be covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge or experience, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content. You will demonstrate competency through a performance assessment. There is no prerequisite for this course and there is no specific technical knowledge needed.

This is Introduction to Physical and Human Geography, a three-module course that addresses the question of what geography really is in today's complex world; how migration affects鈥攁nd has been affected by鈥攇eography; and one of the biggest present problems related to geography: climate change. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to, with the goal of demonstrating proficiency in the five competencies covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge of this material, you can expect to spend 30鈥�40 hours on the course content.

Introduction to Research Methods familiarizes students with the foundations of research, guiding students through selecting topics, forming research questions, engaging with relevant and reliable literature, and designing a research project. This course provides an overview of how researchers form questions and hypotheses, which different types of methodologies can be used to address these questions, and how existing literature and data are used to support or reject hypotheses. The methods presented in this course can be applied to many fields and disciplines, and they provide a baseline for students to use in their chosen area of study and future work.

This is World History: Diverse Cultures and Global Connections. In this course, you will focus on three main topics鈥攃ultural and religious diversity; pandemics; and the relationship of empires and nation states鈥攁s well as the skills of identifying root causes, explaining causes and effects, and analyzing complex systems. This course consists of an introduction and four major sections. Each section includes learning opportunities through reading, images, videos, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to practice and check how well you understand the content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to, with the goal of demonstrating proficiency in the four competencies covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge of this material, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.

Learning Strategies in Higher Education provides students with a toolbox of skills that will support student academic growth as they advance in their academic journey. Students will be introduced to the 黑料传送门 Library; how to use it and best practices for research strategies. Students will learn how to be professional in written communication and how to correctly use current APA format. In this course, students also will learn about setting goals, time-management, study strategies, making and keeping appointments, professional decorum, and test-taking skills. Learning these skills, strategies, and methods will establish an academic foundation for students to be successful in higher education. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Consumer Behavior examines the buying behavior of consumers in the marketplace. Students will gain knowledge of consumer behavior theories and an understanding of how consumer behavior concepts apply to the consumer decision-making process. Students will learn how consumer insights are gained through the exploration of external social and cultural influences such as reference groups, family, and culture, as well as consumer influences such as needs, motivation, personality, and learning. The course also provides an interdisciplinary perspective, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, and economics, to better evaluate and predict consumer behavior. There are no prerequisites to this course.

Social Psychology presents major theories in the field related to how the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors of an individual both influence and are influenced by groups, communities, and society. Topics include the social factors that influence the choices people make, the role cultural expectations play in directing behavior, and how to analyze the roots of your own assumptions. Students will perform self-reflections and analyze case studies of social behaviors. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health examines the social determinants of health (SDOH) as underlying factors that contribute to health inequity in populations and communities and their effect on health outcomes. This course will help students understand the evidence-based strategies and approaches that promote health equity. D581 Introduction to Research Methods is a prerequisite to this course.

Adult Psychology provides an in-depth study of adult development. The learner will explore and apply major theories of adult development. The learner will analyze how individual characteristics and experiences, sociocultural factors, and structural contexts contribute to adult development. Focus on current evidence-based science is included, along with emphasis on observation, recognition, and application to individuals. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Understanding Substance Abuse and Addiction provides an overview of substance abuse causes, impact, prevention, and treatment. Students will understand the signs and symptoms of substance abuse and addiction and its impact on individuals, groups, and the community. Students will analyze relevant factors that initiate and reinforce substance abuse and addiction and describe evidence-based strategies for prevention, intervention, and treatment. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Cognitive Psychology examines human mental processes, including how humans sense, interpret, think about, and respond to information, and how they integrate new information with prior experience. This course鈥痚xamines mental operations, attention, pattern recognition and other perceptual鈥痯rocesses, memory, problem-solving and decision-making, categorization and concept鈥痜ormation, language acquisition and use, and contextual-interpretation.鈥疶here are no prerequisites for this course.

Psychopathology examines historical and contemporary views and issues of abnormal behavior. Students are provided with an overview of the ways mental health practitioners explain, diagnose, and treat behavioral disorders. Sociocultural impacts on abnormal behavior, including the manifestation, categorization, and treatment of mental illness, are explored. Biases and popular depictions of mental health and mental illness are analyzed. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Career and Lifelong Learning supports students in taking their first steps in a lifelong journey of development as a professional. Students will explore career pathways, plan how best to achieve their desired professional future, and take tangible steps toward that future by creating career growth materials that adhere to today鈥檚 best practices. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Neuropsychology covers how brain processes relate to human cognition and behavior. Students will understand typical cognitive function in a person鈥檚 everyday life, major cognitive processes and neurophysiology involved in human sensation and perception, and insights from social neurobiology on the interaction between brain processes and social behaviors. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Mental Health Awareness and Education is designed to help students recognize mental disorders, improve access to mental health services, support recovery, and lower the rate of death, disease, and disability among those with mental illnesses. Topics include mental health education programs, mental health stigmas, cultural diversity in mental health, and barriers to mental health care and strategies to overcome those barriers. Students will analyze these topics from the vantage point of a community mental health perspective. There are no prerequisites for this course.

The Capstone in Psychology is a culminating experience for the B.S. in Psychology program. In this project-based course, students will apply their skills and psychological expertise obtained through the program to an issue of personal interest. Students will think deeply and use their creative problem-solving skills and understanding of diverse perspectives. Upon completion of the capstone, students will have proposed an evidence-based strategy to address a real-world psychosocial issue. The tasks for this course could be used as artifacts for a professional portfolio. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Theories of Personality describes the concepts and assumptions of significant theories of personality. The course assesses the strengths and weaknesses of each major personality theory, describes and defines the research methodology frequently used by psychologists in the study of personality, and identifies the contributions of theory and empirical research to our contemporary understanding of personality. Cultural impacts on personality are also discussed. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Cultural Awareness and Ethics provides students with the understanding of what it means to have personal, explicit and implicit cultural biases and how these can affect interpersonal interactions. The course will explore strategies for responding to personal biases and for promoting cultural awareness and ethical actions. Through critical readings, videos, and interactive activities, the student will gain knowledge in these essential subjects. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Psychology of Learning focuses on applying research on learning, emotion, and motivation to positively impact influence human behavior. The course presents a study of key research and theories in the areas related to learning, with a focus on applications to promote acquisition, retention, and transfer of knowledge. Learners will explore evidence-based strategies to promote learning and analyze how individual and group characteristics can impact affect learning. This course will improve learners鈥� understanding of the emotional, social, and environmental factors which that shape human learning and humans' capacity for development. "Introduction to Psychology" is the prerequisite for this course.

Team Dynamics explores interpersonal communication strategies, collaborative team interactions methods, and problem-solving techniques to promote effective communication and improve quality outcomes in a professional environment. In this course, students will apply psychologically-sound approaches for resolving conflicts, allowing them to navigate challenging workplace disagreements and personalities. Students in this course will apply their skills to various situations. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Health Psychology provides a basic overview of the biopsychosocial model of health and other holistic models of wellness. The course draws from diverse cultural perspectives as well as the theory and practice of human health behavior change to explore the relationship between psychosocial experiences and health. Topics include the impact of social and cultural factors on health, the relationship between stress and physical health and disease, the psychological experience of illness, and how lifestyle patterns and behavior influence chronic disease.鈥疶here are no prerequisites for this course.

Industrial and Organizational Psychology introduces students to the ways that businesses and other organizations use psychological theories and models to recruit and train new talent, improve overall productivity, and enhance the motivation, resilience, and team dynamics of employees. Students will consider both how to apply these strategies to themselves and how to use them to lead others. There are no prerequisites for this course.