Block 3: Psychology & Sociology

Course Description

     This course provides a survey of two interrelated social sciences—psychology and sociology. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The psychology part of the course places special emphasis on individual behavior, human development, learning, motivation, personality, psychological disorders, and treatment. Sociology is a field of study that investigates human relationships, group behavior, and social interaction in complex contemporary societies. The sociology portion of the course will explore themes, such as culture, social structure, the individual in society, social inequality, social institutions, and the changing social world.