PEH - 181 Principles of Personal Safety Awareness and Self-Defense

(2 s.h.)

This course introduces students to principals of personal safety and self-defense. With an academic undergirding drawn from research in women’s studies, sociology, psychology, criminology, and self-defense, course content focuses upon the most common form of violence; examines the characters, contexts, and cultural attitudes associated with violence; and explores strategies for the deterrence and avoidance of violence. Students who successfully complete PEH-181 can then take PEH - 182 Practical Personal Safety Awareness and Self-Defense.

Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0