PSYC 265

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Psychology of Sex and Gender

School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (School) Undergraduate

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Psychology of Sex and Gender

Description

Students explore both human sex (the biological identification as male/female) and gender (the social/personal construct of feminine/masculine) from a psychological perspective. Students investigate the theories and research of biological, psychological, and cultural determinants. The influence of sex and gender is examined in areas of development, aggression, achievement, communication, relationship, employment, and physical and mental health. Prereq. - PSYC 103. Core: SSHB. Approved for the Honors Program. Also available through Online Learning.

Credit Hours

Repeatable for Additional Credit

Prerequisites and Corerequisites

Prerequisite: PSYC103

General Education Foundational Course Categories: Intellectual & Practical Skills

Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB)

This course is an approved AA/AS elective

Yes

This course is an approved AAS elective

Yes

Honors Section Available

Yes