PSY 685 - Group Dynamics (3 Credits)

Prerequisite(s): 9 credits of core courses
In this course, you will analyze human behavior in the context of the groups that are the most significant influences on people’s actions and emotions: families, friends, and work groups. The processes that characterize the formation of groups and differentiate effective groups from others also will be studied. Leadership strategies, a key element in group functioning, will be identified and leadership training options discussed. Finally, the role of groups in therapeutic and behavioral support programs will be examined, with an emphasis on successful models.