Social Psychology

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the theories and methodological approaches in social psychology. The course will examine how people think about, influence, and interact with others. The topics covered in class will include person perception, attitude formation and change, interpersonal attraction, persuasion and influence, prejudice and stereotyping, aggression, and prosocial behavior. ADVISORY: ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 and PSY 101 or PSYC C1000 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent. NOTE: Students taking online courses must log in during the first week of the course or make special arrangements with the instructor to avoid being dropped. WINTER 2026: NOTE: This class is partially online/partially in class on campus. Students will be using a computer to assist with the learning process and are expected to attend class 2 hours per week with the remaining 2.7 hours per week completed online.