Group Dynamics in Hlth Promo

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This interactive, experiential seminar course is offered for 3 credit hours, and will examine the influences, environments, skills, and concepts that lead to healthy, pro-social behaviors and community formation among college students. In this course we examine and apply theories of teamwork, leadership skills and behaviors, individual and group identity formation, human development, and group dynamics on the processes of health promotion in the college and university setting. This course will use the following methods of learning: case studies, team challenges, individual and group problem solving, community-building circle, field trip, interviews, observation, and reflection. Topical discussions may include: mental and emotional health, alcohol and substance use behaviors, healthy interpersonal relationships, nutrition and food access, and many others. Students will learn conceptual and concrete strategies to improve teamwork experience and performance. Students are encouraged to bring their scholarly and personal interests to the discussion and application of group dynamics in the modern university setting.