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Psychology and Sociology Credits Question - retro - 02-05-2019
This is a bit random, but I suspect someone here can point me in the right direction. I have an interest in psychology and sociology from an evolutionary bent. Is anyone here aware of easily accessible undergraduate courses / tests that cover evolutionary psychology and sociology well? Most of the material I've spotted on the subject seems to be masters material and above.
I have a deep personal interest in the subject matter and I've always wanted to pick up a course or two on either subject. If I'm going to do that, I may as well get ACE/NCCRS credit for it. I looked around on the usual sites like Study.com, etc. and I didn't spot anything that fit the bill.
RE: Psychology and Sociology Credits Question - Supermind - 02-05-2019
Would a Growth & Development Psychology course help? You could look up on study.com. Very good course. Also, I think there is a study.com course on Lifespan Psychology.
RE: Psychology and Sociology Credits Question - ROYISAGIRL - 02-05-2019
One question. Isn't that a more generalized course(s)? You may find a few undergraduate courses, but from searching I've only like you have found graduate courses. I'll research more.
RE: Psychology and Sociology Credits Question - sanantone - 02-05-2019
Evolutionary psychology is a very specialized course and not easy to find. It applies the theory of evolution to psychology.
The OP is likely not going to find an ACE/NCCRS course for evolutionary psychology or sociology. I have never seen one.
RE: Psychology and Sociology Credits Question - mysonx3 - 02-05-2019
Given the specificity of your interest, I would say your best bet is to study the subject on your own and use that as a basis to take some tests in related fields (e.g. studying evolutionary psychology gives you a good basis for passing many psych exams)
RE: Psychology and Sociology Credits Question - jsd - 02-06-2019
(02-05-2019, 08:27 PM)Supermind Wrote: Would a Growth & Development Psychology course help? You could look up on study.com. Very good course. Also, I think there is a study.com course on Lifespan Psychology.
These are very different than evo psych. It's more similar to Bio Psych.
RE: Psychology and Sociology Credits Question - Supermind - 02-06-2019
Just checked that MIT open course ware has study materials for Evolutionary Psychology. But you might have to check for credit eligible exams elsewhere. There are actually many free MOOCs on evolutionary psychology. Unfortunately, none of them offer credits.
RE: Psychology and Sociology Credits Question - sanantone - 02-06-2019
The OP can read some books and open courseware and complete a PLA.
RE: Psychology and Sociology Credits Question - Merlin - 02-06-2019
(02-06-2019, 12:09 AM)jsd Wrote:(02-05-2019, 08:27 PM)Supermind Wrote: Would a Growth & Development Psychology course help? You could look up on study.com. Very good course. Also, I think there is a study.com course on Lifespan Psychology.
These are very different than evo psych. It's more similar to Bio Psych.
Yeah, I took this course and it does cover a lot of biology but doesn't talk about evolutionary psychology at all.
RE: Psychology and Sociology Credits Question - retro - 02-06-2019
Okay, thanks. I realize it's a niche interest. Much appreciated.