Brown University courses

...is one of the most potent forces driving domestic terrorism.” This course, designed to challenge preconceptions about terrorism in the United States...

...writing, and communication abilities. These skills are important for any career. Prerequisites: At least one year of high school English and Social Studies is highly recommended...

...Grasp the interlinkages between media representations and formats and the ways we imagine our communities and their political guiding ideals... Learn about: Political Theory, New Media...

...community organizing, and activist work. Prerequisites: This course has no prerequisites — all are welcome! A basic knowledge of modern history and contemporary... Learn about: Political Theory...

...foreign and security policy and in world politics 2. To provide a more systematic and rigorous analytical framework to evaluate and explain American foreign... Learn about: World Politics...

...transnational terrorism, the role of human rights in American foreign policy, and the appropriate grand strategy for the United States in the twenty-first century... Learn about: World Politics, English Language...

...Born of Women of African Descent for Reproductive Justice in 1994, RJ refers to the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children... Learn about: Public Health...

...students will learn how psychiatric disorders manifest in children, how disorders are treated, and controversies in childhood psychiatric diagnoses...

...From infancy through elderhood, we will explore the biological, psychological, and social influences that shape who we become. This human development course...

...• Gain a general understanding of the role of theory in developing treatments for psychological disorders (e.g., how therapists know what to say to a patient...

...VISIT PROGRAM PAGE INFORMATION SESSIONS LEARN HOW TO APPLY Course Description This course provides students exposure to cutting-edge biological and psychological... Learn about: Mental Health, Critical Thinking...

...This unique program consists of three integrated elements: academic content, leadership development, and the Action Plan. Our students are thoughtful... Learn about: Professor Training, Social Change...

...heterosexism, white privilege, and cultural stigma. The course will include didactic, experiential activities, reflective writing and critical analysis...

...people have the power to see into the future? The scientific method will be examined as a unique tool for overcoming cognitive biases. The distinctions... Learn about: Critical Thinking...

...controversies surrounding the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of mood disorders. In order to accomplish these goals, the specific objectives of this course are...

...through creation of a peer-reviewed Death and Dying portolio. Portfolio entries will be creative illustrations that tie the course material directly...

...We will deepen our understanding of several conflict-affected countries (past and present) and review evidence regarding the impact of trauma on individuals... Learn about: Mental Health...

...money, fame, status), beneath it all is a very human need to find some more fundamental meaning and purpose to their lives. By searching for a sense...

...VISIT PROGRAM PAGE INFORMATION SESSIONS LEARN HOW TO APPLY Course Description What does it mean to know yourself? Why is love so painful? What is the source...

...In addition, a student-written paper discussing their findings will be due on the last day of class. Prerequisites: Completion of a high school biology course is recommended...