Psychology (PSYC) 345

Overview

Psychology 345: The Psychology of Women, looks at a number of topics in psychology that are of specific relevance to, and about, women. The course explores scientific findings and sexist myths about male and female differences and examines a variety of gender issues from a feminist perspective.

Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to the Psychology of Women

Unit 2: Gender Stereotypes and Other Gender Biases

Unit 3: Infancy to Adolescence

Unit 4: Gender Comparisons

Unit 5:Work and Relationships

Unit 6: Sexuality, Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood

Unit 7:Physical and Mental Health

Unit 8: Violence Against Women

Unit 9: Women and Older Adulthood and Future Trends

Evaluation

To receive credit for PSYC 345, you must complete four (4) assessment activities: two written assignments, a mid-term, take-home examination, and either a final, invigilated examination, OR a critical essay. To receive credit for this course, you must achieve a minimum, overall grade of “D” (50 per cent) or better for the entire course. The weightings for each activity are as follows:

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbooks

Other Materials

The course materials include a course manual, and a study guide.

Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the PSYC 345 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least “D” (50 percent) or greater on the research essay to be eligible to write the challenge examination. A cumulative average of 50 per cent on both activities is required. Credit is awarded on a pass/fail basis only.

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form