Sample Topics:

• Theories of Emotion
• Methods of Science on Emotions
• Emotions and the Brain
• Expressions of Emotions
• The Self and Emotions
• Happiness and Positive Emotions
• Sadness and Negative Emotions and Cognition
• Emotional Regulation and Control
• Relationships and Emotions with Groups
• Gender and Emotions
• Cross Cultural Psychology of Emotions
• Applied Emotion of Psychology
• Practice of Emotional Psychology Interventions

Meets the following Psychology Major Goals: 

Knowledge Base in Psychology

• Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
• Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains
• Describe applications of psychology

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

• Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
• Demonstrate psychology information literacy
• Interpret, design, & conduct basic psychological research

Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World

• Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science & practice

Communication

• Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes
• Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes

Professional Development

• Apply psychological content & skills to career goals