PSY-2100 Psychology of Women

Credits 3
This course provides an overview of theory and research on the biological, developmental, ecological, psychological and gender issues relevant to women. Topics include gender stereotypes, the development of gender roles, gender comparisons, women and work, women’s physical and mental health, violence against women, and women in later adulthood. Emphasis is placed on the role of a multicultural, global approach of studying women. Additionally, students explore different research methods used in the psychology of women. Lastly, students research and evaluate sources in the field to write an APA style paper on a self-selected topic related to the psychology of women.
Prerequisite(s): PSY-1010
Course Outcomes

Apply the concepts and major theories, and empirical studies (including the psychoanalytic/identification, evolutionary, ecological, social learning, and developmental theories) to the psychology of women.Explain the value of a multicultural, global approach to the study of the psychology of women.
Examine which research methods are used in studying the psychology of women.
Analyze the added value of a multicultural, global approach to the study of the psychology of women over a traditional approach.
Examine how the psychology of women differs in various societies.
Examine issues facing women worldwide such as gender stereotyping and violence.
Write a research paper on a self-selected topic on the psychology of women, using APA style.