Sample Topics:

• Introduction to psychology gender
• Chromosomes, hormones, and gender
• Theories of gender identity
• Gender differences in physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities
• Gender and sexual behavior
• Adult interpersonal relationships
• Gender in college and the workplace
• Gender and mental health
• Gender and crime

Meets the following Psychology Major Goals: 

Knowledge Base in Psychology

• Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
• Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains
• Describe applications of psychology

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking 

• Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
• Demonstrate psychology information literacy
• Engage in innovative & integrative thinking & problem solving
• Interpret, design, & conduct basic psychological research
• Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry

Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World

• Build & enhance personal relationships
• Adopt values that build community at local, national, & global levels

Communication

• Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes
• Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes
• Interact effectively with others

Professional Development

• Apply psychological content & skills to career goals
• Exhibit self-efficacy & self-regulation
• Refine project-management skills
• Enhance teamwork capacity
• Develop meaningful professional direction for life after graduation