Relationship Psychology

Catalog description

The course will discuss historical perspectives and research methods in the study of relationships, as well as a discussion of major theories, their applications, and research investigations of both. These topics will be illuminated through lectures, in-class discussions, readings, exercises, and self-assessments. This course is meant to discuss scientific study of relationships, including both its contributions to knowledge and its shortcomings. It is not, however, designed to be clinical or ‘self-help’ in nature, although you may gain insight into your own and others’ relationships throughout the course.