Course Descriptions
Sociology
SOC 317
Applied Emotional Intelligence
3 credits
Emotionally intelligent people focus their energies to create successful relationships that contribute to both personal and professional success. Individuals possessing emotional intelligence demonstrate self-awareness and manage their emotions while at the same time recognizing emotional states in other people. They are able to label and adjust their emotions so as to create positive relationships with others. This course will focus on defining and recognizing emotional intelligence in oneself and others: Learn about the core skills that comprise emotional intelligence, recognize associated verbal and nonverbal skills that contribute to emotional intelligence, explore tools to build emotional intelligence, discuss different models of emotional intelligence, and analyze criticisms emotional intelligence.