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The General Education Requirement
Self Understanding: From the Social Behavioral Perspective

ANT 125 The Human Story. 3(3-0)F,S. 

An introduction to the study of human origins and evolution over the past five million years that focuses on our biology, language, society, and culture and discusses those characteristics we share with other animals, those that make us uniquely human, and the varied ways in which human nature and culture are expressed by individuals.  

CFD 155 Principles of Human Development. 3(3-0)F,S. 

Basic principles that govern human development from the prenatal period to death; developmental tasks and interrelations of family members through the life span. 

ENG 296 Introduction to Linguistics. 3(3-0)F,S.

Prerequisite: ENG 110 or equivalent. Introduction to fundamental concepts of linguistic theory as they apply to languages of the world, especially English. Areas covered include phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics, and some applied areas such as language variation, change, and acquisition, disorders, and language and culture.  

GST 170 Sex, Gender & Self. 3(3-0)F,S.

Prerequisite: ENG 110 or equivalent. An introduction to Gender Studies that explores the influence that ideas about sex, gender, and gender roles have on women and men, both as individuals and as social beings. Using new research on gender in many disciplines, it examines representations of male and female experiences, and historical and social constructions of women's and men's roles.  

PSY 101 Psychology for Personal Growth. 3(3-0)F,S. 

A study of the emotional, intellectual, and interpersonal experiences of self and others in order to enhance self-understanding, to make informed choices, and to promote adjustment. Will not count toward major or minor in psychology.  

PSY 121 Introductory Psychology. 3(3-0)F,S. 

An examination of how psychology enhances our understanding of human behavior; a survey of basic biological, experiential, cognitive, emotional, and socio-cultural influences on behavior and self-understanding. Students must choose either to be research participants or fulfill an alternate library assignment as part of the course requirements.  

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