PSY 261 - Psychology in the World of Harry Potter (Honors)

3 Credit Hours

The Psychology in the World of Harry Potter will use the Harry Potter books to examine a variety of topics in psychology. Toics incluse child and adolescent development, personality theory, psychopathology, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, curiosity, grief, racism, power, cooperation, and the nature/nurture controversy.

Honors courses include more activities such as essay writing, exploratory learning, research, and collaboration then non-honors focused courses.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 130, eligibility for honors program, thorough reading of all 7 Harry Potter books or permission of instructor.

Semesters Offered: Summer