Bringing out the Best in Self.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 seminar hours. 3 credits. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Honors College. The course explores psychological, cultural, social and developmental foundations of the self and identity, with an emphasis on emerging adulthood. Students will learn about theories of motivation including achievement goal theory, self-determination theory, expectancy value theory and self-efficacy. Building on this knowledge, students will apply understanding of self, identity and motivation to develop strategies for navigating challenges with greater effectiveness and maximizing personal success.