Course Description
Science Compassion, PSCI 189S
The purpose of this course is to teach the ground-breaking science of compassion, which explores the roots of a meaningful, purposeful, and happy life. Students will discover how cutting-edge research is yielding fundamental insights into the nature of human kindness, the origins of empathy, promotion of altruistic behavior, and the benefits of living a more compassionate life.
Key Information
Credit: 4 quarter units /
2.67 semester units credit
UC Irvine, Psychology
Course Credit:
Upon successful completion, all online courses offered through cross-enrollment provide UC unit credit. Some courses are approved for GE, major preparation and/or, major credit or can be used as a substitute for a course at your campus.If "unit credit" is listed by your campus, consult your department, academic adviser or Student Affairs division to inquire about the petition process for more than unit credit for the course.
UC Berkeley:
Pending
UC Davis:
Pending
UC Irvine:
Pending
UC Los Angeles:
Pending
UC Merced:
Pending
UC Riverside:
Pending
UC San Diego:
Pending
UC San Francisco:
Pending
UC Santa Barbara:
Pending
UC Santa Cruz:
Pending
Course Fees
None
More About The Course
Formerly listed as PSY BEH 192B, and PSCI 192B
Course Creator
Nancy Guerra
Nancy Guerra is Dean of the School of Social Ecology and Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior at UCI. She received her BA from UCLA, her MA from USCB, and her doctorate from Harvard. She was on the faculty at UC Riverside for 13 years.
Nancy Guerra is Dean of the School of Social Ecology and Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior at UCI. She received her BA from UCLA, her MA from USCB, and her doctorate from Harvard. She was on the faculty at UC Riverside for 13 years.
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