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Required Courses (detailed)

 



HDSR (Human Development & Social Relations)

Required Courses (Detailed Description)

 

ANSO 107 Introduction to Sociology

Introduction to the study of contemporary industrial societies, primarily the United States; basic perspectives, methods and concepts; fundamental social institutions; and areas of social change.

PSYC 101 General Psychology

Survey of major theories, methods, and findings related to understanding behavior and experience; examination of such topics as learning, memory, perception, personality, and psychotherapy through the case study approach; emphasis on the role of the central nervous system in normal and abnormal behavior. This course is a prerequisite for all courses in the department.

Psyc 210 Developmental Psychology

The study of development from birth through early adolescence, examining concepts, theories, research methods, and research findings related to motor, emotional, perceptual, linguistic, artistic, cognitive, and social development.
Prerequisite: PSYC 101

ANSO 245 Qualitative Research Methods

An introduction to qualitative, ethnographic research methods. While the course emphasizes particpant-observation and interviewing, students will gain experience with an array of qualitative data collection techniques.
Prerequisite: ANSO 107

ANSO 212 Quantitative Analysis and Statistical Reasoning*

An introduction to the use of quantitative analysis and statistical reasoning in the fields of sociology, anthropology, and human development and social relations. The course will emphasize understanding and critiquing data and conclusions, and students will produce data sets as well. Students will develop skill in using SPSS. (Though it is not recommended, students may substitute, with permission MATH 105 or MATH 260 for this requirement.)

PSYC 370 Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 370 Abnormal Psychology with Lab

Study of pathological behavior patterns and symptoms with focus upon the origin, nature, and methods of treatment of abnormal behavior.
Prerequisite: PSYC 101.

HDSR 390 HDSR Junior Seminar

Students will examine theoretical foundations of social intervention and prevention programs from historical and current perspectives, drawing from the disciplines of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and public health. This seminar will prepare students for their senior individualized project (SIP), and for ongoing work involving the application of knowledge to practical human problems. Interdepartmental Studies

Prerequisite: Junior HDSR major.

HDSR 490 HDSR Senior Seminar

Students will apply a series of psychological and socio-cultural perspectives to two case studies, working thus to develop deeper understanding of multidisciplinary approaches to contemporary social problems. The Senior Seminar also serves as to prepare students for comprehensive examinations, taken at the end of winter quarter.
Prerequisite: Senior HDSR major.