HD 4550

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HD 4550
The Psychology of Wisdom

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course will cover the psychology of wisdom. Among the topics to be covered are the definition of wisdom, theories and models of wisdom, development of wisdom, measurement of wisdom, relations of wisdom to other characteristics, state versus trait characteristics of wisdom, teaching for wisdom, wisdom and leadership, wisdom and society.


Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, D-AG, HA-AG, KCM-AG, SBA-AG), (CA-HE, D-HE, HA-HE, KCM-HE)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2024FA, 2022FA

Learning Outcomes

  • Disciplinary knowledge.
  • Apply multi-disciplinary perspectives.
  • Think critically.
  • Write, speak, and use visual communications effectively.
  • Understand moral and ethical reasoning using wisdom.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HD 6550, PSYCH 4550

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14087 HD 4550   SEM 101

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    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Sternberg, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person