Course Descriptions

PSY 100 - Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships

3 Credits

The Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships is an experiential approach to everyday intrapersonal and interpersonal processes. It emphasizes observation, practice, and discussion of such topics as self-disclosure, trust, verbal and nonverbal expression of feelings, listening skills, conflict resolution, anger, and stress management, and the value of cultivating diverse relationships. Specific attention will be given to the intersection of a variety of factors including culture, race, ethnicity, gender, age, socioeconomic status, social justice, and how these factors influence intrapersonal and interpersonal processes. Basic psychological principles are presented and integrated into classroom and hybrid discussions. Emphasis is on skill development. It is psychology for daily living, and is neither a preparatory course for PSY101, nor a prerequisite for other PSY courses.

New SUNY General Education: SUNY - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice

MCC General Education: MCC-BCO - Speaking (MBCO), MCC-SSD - Social Science and Diversity (MSSD), MCC-VE - Values and Ethics (MVE)

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the value of interpersonal relationships and skills
2. Explain the skills necessary for interpersonal effectiveness
3. Explain how factors such as culture, race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status, and social justice influence the intrapersonal process.
4. Explain how factors such as culture, race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status, and social justice influence the interpersonal process.
5. Apply the principles of effective communication.
6. Evaluate one's own intrapersonal growth.

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Fall Semester 2024
Intersession 2025
Spring Semester 2025