Group Dynamics

Catalog description

Group Dynamics: Understanding and Working in Groups. Three semester hours. This course will provide both a theoretical background and practical knowledge for understanding and working in a group environment. Basic principles of group membership, identity, and interaction will be identified. The ultimate goal of the class is to make the student a more productive group member. To achieve this goal, some topics that will be discussed include leadership, communication skills and patterns, conflict styles and resolutions, viewing diversity as a strength, needs for and uses of power, and team development and training. The student will develop these skills through active participation in numerous group activities and environments.