Why Study Psychology Abroad?
ISI Florence makes it easy by offering a wide variety of courses in psychology, taught in English, that allows students to earn credits toward their psychology degree. There are also a number of courses in related disciplines which may be of particular interest to psychology majors, such as art therapy, communications and education. Psychology courses also offer a number of experiential learning opportunities that offer insight into the role of cultural norms and values in shaping human behavior and interactions.
Students who study psychology at ISI Florence can examine human development as influenced by similarities and differences between people and across cultures. Such a knowledge base is a useful tool when preparing for careers in counseling, education, research, social work, and many other professions. Students witness firsthand the interplay between different people and cultures as they explore Florence, an international city that offers a unique blend of Italian, American and other cross-cultural influences.
COURSES OFFERED
PSYCH 280 – Social Psychology
Social psychology is the scientific study of the way individuals think, feel, and behave in social situations. This course will provide a general background in the main content areas of social psychology, as well as an understanding of the techniques used by social psychologists to study human social behavior.
PSYCH 430 – Cross-Cultural Psychology
Social psychology is the scientific study of the way individuals think, feel, and behave in social situations. This course will provide a general background in the main content areas of social psychology, as well as an understanding of the techniques used by social psychologists to study human social behavior.
PSYCH 432 – Abnormal Psychology
This course will provide an overview of abnormal psychology. The course will cover material on various psychological disorders, historical perspectives, theories about their development; how disorders are diagnosed and assessed; their clinical course; and how they are treated.
PSYCH 430 – Addiction: From Theory to Treatment
Social psychology is the scientific study of the way individuals think, feel, and behave in social situations. This course will provide a general background in the main content areas of social psychology, as well as an understanding of the techniques used by social psychologists to study human social behavior.
PSYC 450: The Science of Behavioral Change
Behavioral science has provided an understanding of how people’s behaviors, thoughts, and feelings deviate from the “optimal” and the consequences of such deviations. This course is devoted to understanding the nature, causes, implications, and applications of these deviations and how they can inform the design and development of interventions to help people do, think, and feel better.
PSYC/SOC 249: Criminal Behavior
This course tries to give an answer to why people commit crimes by considering personality factors of the offender in response to situational variables. The focus will be on theories of crime, biological and psychological models of criminal behavior, crime and mental disorders, human aggression and violent crimes, cyber crimes and other specific offenses.
ART/PSYCH 250: Art Therapy
Art therapy uses different forms of creative expression to help people explore and transform feelings, thoughts, and ideas. It can help to process and cope with emotional issues as well as facilitate self-awareness, understanding, healing, and well-being.
BUS/PSYC 460: Organizational Behavior
This course will introduce you to the basic concepts in Organizational Behavior at three levels, including the individual, interpersonal, and group. You will learn about decision-making, motivation, and personality at the individual level; power, influence, and negations at the interpersonal level; and leadership and organizational context at the group level.
Other courses of interest
HUM 399/SOC 299 – Identity and Culture in Italy: A Comparative Approach
This course serves as an introduction to contemporary concepts, practices, and processes of intercultural communication and methods of analysis in the field. You will participate in critical assessment of intercultural communication theories and apply the explicit goal of addressing a variety of topics.
COMM 432: Intercultural Communications
This course serves as an introduction to contemporary concepts, practices, and processes of intercultural communication and methods of analysis in the field. You will participate in critical assessment of intercultural communication theories and apply the explicit goal of addressing a variety of topics.
CEP 201 – Practicum Critical Disabilities
Studies – Discovering Abilities: Narratives, Disabilities and Identities
This course serves as an introduction to contemporary concepts, practices, and processes of intercultural communication and methods of analysis in the field. You will participate in critical assessment of intercultural communication theories and apply the explicit goal of addressing a variety of topics.
CEP 101 – Practicum Communication
Mediating Cultures: Tour Guiding and Multicultural Competence
This course serves as an introduction to contemporary concepts, practices, and processes of intercultural communication and methods of analysis in the field. You will participate in critical assessment of intercultural communication theories and apply the explicit goal of addressing a variety of topics.
250CEP 301 – Practicum Education
Teaching the Other: Study Abroad Teaching & Multicultural Competence
This course serves as an introduction to contemporary concepts, practices, and processes of intercultural communication and methods of analysis in the field. You will participate in critical assessment of intercultural communication theories and apply the explicit goal of addressing a variety of topics.
Independent Research Opportunities
Independent Research Course (IR 297/397/497) is a student-centered learning experience in which students engage in advanced research on their selected topic with the support of a faculty mentor. It is ideal for students who have previously studied a particular topic and would like to continue exploring it in more depth through individual research. Independent Research courses may vary depending on student interests and needs. Independent Research Courses in psychology are assigned the PYSC disciplinary code and are set at the appropriate academic level depending on the nature of the specific research project.
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