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Psychology in Education
Course Description - PSYED 2010

 

PSYED 2010 - GROUP DYNAMICS

THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN GROUP DYNAMICS AND GROUP PROCESS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT PURSUING A PROFESSIONAL DEGREE IN COUNSELING NOR INTENDING TO BECOME PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS. IT IS PRIMARILY DESIGNED TO INCREASE STUDENTS' AWARENESS OF THE PRESENCE OF GROUP DYNAMICS AS THEY AFFECT HUMAN INTERACTION AND TO GIVE STU DENTS THE EXPERIENCE OF AN AWARENESS OF HOW GROUP DYNAMICS OPERATE TO ENHANCE OR RETARD THE LEARNING PROCESS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.

Credits: 3

This course is not offered in the Summer 2010 (2107) or Spring 2010 (2104) or Fall 2009 (2101) terms.