PSYC 456 - Stereotypes and Prejudice

Credits: (3)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 201 and PSYC 202
College Curriculum: COLL 350
This seminar will examine the causes and consequences of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination from a social psychological perspective. We will review classic and contemporary literature on these topics and apply this work to current societal issues. At the end of the class, you should have a strong understanding of the major theoretical perspectives that have sought to explain stereotyping and prejudice, as well as a grasp on the experimental methods used to explore important research questions in the field.