PSYC 2607 A01: Psych Int Relations < Youngstown State University

PSYC 2607 - Psychology of Intimate Relationships

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43928,
Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

Instructor

Ying (Joy) Tang, Ph.D.

Email: yjtang@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Associate Professor

Instructor Professional Qualifications:

Ph.D., Social Psychology, Syracuse University, NY (2015)
Master of Science, Applied Statistics, Syracuse University, NY (2014)
Master of Science, Social Psychology, Syracuse University, NY (2012)
Bachelor’s, double majors in Psychology / Sociological Studies with minors in French and Women’s Studies, Wesleyan College, GA (2009)

Instructor Office Location: Beeghly Hall 4105
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3403

Private Instructor Information

Course Description

2607. Psychology of Intimate Relationships. Psychological principles pertaining to intimate relationships, both marital and non-marital, and family dynamics. Includes topics such as communication, problem solving, domestic violence, and sexuality. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group	Title	Author	ISBN
Required	Intimate Relationships	Miller, Rowland	9781265169909

This textbook is included in the First Day Ready program, as part of your registration with this course. You will be able to access the textbook by following Dr. Tang's instructions to enroll in McGraw-Hill's Connect platform on Bb. You do NOT need to purchase a separate textbook outside of this course.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.

Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

How to Succeed in This Course

Attendance Expectations

Late Work Submission Policy

Additional Course Expectations

Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

Assignments/Assessments

Grading and Grading Scale

University Policies

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of	Reading(s)	Proposed Topic	Due/To Prepare for Class
10/19	Chapter 1 Chapter 2	Building Blocks of Relationships Research Methods	Discussion 1 Before (due by 11:59pm on 10/19) Assignment 1 / Oral Presentation Signup (due by 11:59pm on 10/24) Discussion 1 After (due by 11:59pm on 10/25)
10/26	Chapter 3 Chapter 4	Attraction Social Cognition	Discussion 2 Before (due by 11:59pm on 10/26) Assignment 2 / Oral Presentation (due by 11:59pm on 10/31) Exam 1 / Discussion 2 After / Presentation Comments (due by 11:59pm on 11/1)
11/2	Chapter 5 Chapter 6	Communication Inderdepency	Discussion 3 Before (due by 11:59pm on 11/2) Assignment 3 / Oral Presentation (due by 11:59pm on 11/7) Discussion 3 After / Presentation Comments (due by 11:59pm on 11/8)
11/9	Chapter 7 Chapter 8	Friendship Love	Discussion 4 Before (due by 11:59pm on 11/9) Assignment 4 / Oral Presentation (due by 11:59pm on 11/14) Exam 2 / Discussion 4 After / Presentation Comments (due by 11:59pm on 11/15)
11/16	Chapter 9 Chapter 10	Sexuality Stresses & Strains	Discussion 5 Before (due by 11:59pm on 11/16) Assignment 5 / Oral Presentation (due by 11:59pm on 11/21) Discussion 5 After / Presentation Comments (due by 11:59pm on 11/22)
11/23	Chapter 11 Chapter 12	Conflict Power & Violence	Discussion 6 Before (due by 11:59pm on 11/23) Assignment 6 / Oral Presentation (due by 11:59pm on 11/28) Discussion 6 After / Presentation Comments (due by 11:59pm on 11/29)
11/30	Chapter 13 Chapter 14	Dissolution & Loss Maintenance & Repair	Discussion 7 Before (due by 11:59pm on 11/30) Assignment 7 / Oral Presentation (due by 11:59pm on 12/3) Exam 3 / Discussion 7 After / Presentation Comments (due by 11:59pm on 12/4)

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.

PSYC 2607 A01: Psych Int Relations