PSY 261 - Psychology of Women and Gender

Course Units: 1.0

This course will introduce students to the psychology of gender. We will examine both how psychologists study gender and how psychology itself can be a gendered field. Time will be spent addressing relevant research methods, theories, and applications. During this course, students will learn about the different research methods, clinical techniques, and applications used by psychologists that are relevant to the psychology of gender. In focusing on psychology’s role in examining women and gender, students will be exposed to primary sourse readings in the field and personal accounts. Lastly, students will engage with this material via in-depth class discussions and diverse assignments. Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 CC: SOCS