Environmental Psychology –

psy460

(3 credits)

In this course students will learn about the interaction between people and their environments; how our behavior affects our environment; and how that environment, in turn, influences our own behavior. An emphasis will be placed on developing behavioral solutions for environmental problems.

This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Person-Environment Relationships
- Define the discipline of environmental psychology.
- Compare and contrast major theoretical approaches in the field of environmental psychology.
- Explain the importance of research in the field of environmental psychology.
- Analyze the impact of current events on the field of environmental psychology.
Ecological Issues of Stress
- Explain the physiology and psychology of stress.
- Evaluate the impact of environmental stressors on individuals.
- Analyze relations between technology, change, and environmental stress.
- Evaluate the effect of natural disasters on individuals.
Global Populations
- Analyze the effects of population density on individuals.
- Examine the effects of noise as an environmental pollutant.
- Analyze the concepts of personal space and territorialism.
- Explain the importance of nature in relation to the urban environment.
Application of Environmental Psychology
- Analyze the importance of sustainable development.
- Describe how architecture impacts behavior.
- Examine the psychological associations related to commercial and residential design.
Environmental Preservation: The Future
- Evaluate methods for managing the environment.
- Assess the economic, political, and legal implications of environmental issues.
- Explain the relationship between psychology and the preservation of the environment.

The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

Environmental Psychology –

psy460

Person-Environment Relationships

Ecological Issues of Stress

Global Populations

Application of Environmental Psychology

Environmental Preservation: The Future

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