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Human Motives & Emotions

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.
McCormack M02-0116 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0116
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

An examination of major issues in the area of human motives and emotions. Theoretical analyses from the early theories of James, Dewey, Freud and Watson to contemporary studies employing the evolutionary behaviorist and cognitive perspectives. Topics include the relationship among motives, emotions and personality, and the rationality of the emotions.

Prerequisites

Pre-requisite or co-requisite = PSYCH 100 and PSYCH 210 or PSYCH 215

Guest registration opens August 18

Course Details