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PSY 333 - Social Justice: The Psychology of Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination


Description:
Study phenomena and processes associated with one’s beliefs about members of social groups (stereotypes), evaluations of group members (prejudice), and behaviors toward others based on their group membership (discrimination) from a psychological perspective. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Spring).

Credits: (4)

General Education Category: K6 - Individual & Society

General Education Pathways: P4 Social Justice

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Articulate how approaching the issues of stereotyping, prejudice, and minority experience from a psychological perspective improves our understanding of human behavior.
  • Analyze how theory helps to frame issues associated with stereotypes, prejudice, and minority experience and how research that examines these issues speak to basic psychological theory.
  • Identify and analyze the techniques and findings of psychology relating to stereotyping and prejudice to facilitate the application of psychological research and theory to the solution of real-world problems
  • Evaluate the influence of group-relevant psychological processes on human behavior in the real world.
  • Apply findings and theories to “make sense” of why people do the things they do, and further appreciate the importance of social groups in society.
  • Cultivate theabilities to think critically, to formulate arguments, and to express reasoned ideas

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/4/18

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