PS 323 - Psychology of Achievement

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3

This course covers a broad range of content areas associated with achievement and success. Major topics include definitions of achievement and success, goal setting, growth and fixed mindsets, resilience, willpower/self-control, and appreciative inquiry. The course will utilize a combination of seminar-style discussions, interactive lectures, and hands-on activities. The readings will include both theoretical articles and empirical studies. Prerequisite(s): PS 201 with a minimum grade of C