ST – Environmental Psychology

Catalog description

This course will explore the complex interplay between individuals and their environments, examining critical issues in environmental psychology. We will examine how both natural and built surroundings, as well as the socio-cultural context, influence our cognition, behavior, and well-being. You will learn how human-nature relationships, landscape preferences, personal space, and crowding impact our experiences, and how our attitudes and behaviors shape environmental quality. We will address pressing environmental challenges like climate change and discuss how these issues impact individuals and sustainability.