What you will learn
- Lead a more informed life, with greater insight into the psychological theories and principles that influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors on a daily basis.
- Compare and contrast the development of sex and gender over the lifespan.
- Explain the development of the components of sexual orientation over the lifespan.
- Apply research in positive psychology to your own well-being and happiness.
- Make and interpret decisions based on cognitive and social psychological research.
Program Overview
Expert instruction
3 skill-building courses
Self-paced
Progress at your own speed
6 months
2 - 5 hours per week
Discounted price: $375.30
Pre-discounted price: $417USD
For the full program experience
Courses in this program
APA's Psychology in Action Professional Certificate
- Positive Psychology
- Psychological Influences on Decision Making
- Gender and Sexuality
- Job Outlook
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