HCD 390 - Identity and Psychosocial Well- Being

    Recent Professors
    Rick A. Ramirez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HCD 390
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides an examination of psychosocial issues and the development of individual identities as they relate to daily life and higher education. Using race, culture, and education as a frame of reference, issues of inequality and social justice are explored to discover their influence on personal development, learning, and socioeconomic status. Students will foster an understanding of their personal development using the course's concepts. Topics include the history and culture of higher education, socialization theories, motivation, self- esteem, identity development, learning theories, memory development, critical thinking skills, and goal setting.