Selected Topics in Social Sciences

A course in any of the fields of sociology, economics, education, history, anthropology, psychology, or geography as outlined below: (IntroductiontoPsychology): This is a Critical Thinking Approach to Psychology. Students learn about the key issues in Psychology and the methods that Psychologists use to research these issues and interpret the results. Students also look at Psychology in the News and learn to evaluate empirical results from 'Psychobabble. (WorldCivilizations): This is a critical thinking course about the emerging market countries of India, China, and Brazil. By exploring the accomplishments of the past of these great countries, we can better understand their way of thinking; identify commonalities of experience, and develop tools for thinking about the future. In this way, we will be better prepared for partnerships in the globalized economy.