Course Description
Survey of scientific theories and research on the nature, causes, and consequences of individual behavior in social context. Topics include relationships, groups, attitudes, persuasion, aggression, altruism, and prejudice. Prerequisite: Grade of at least a C- in PSY 121
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Goals
- Understand social psychology concepts, theory, and research
- Evaluate social psychology research
- Apply social psychology to everyday life
Student Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyze claims, arguments, artifacts, or information (SLO 1)
- Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments (SLO 2)
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| 10 Quizzes | 90% |
| Paper | 10% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93-100% | A |
| 90-92% | A- |
| 87-89% | B+ |
| 83-86% | B |
| 80-82% | B- |
| 77-79% | C+ |
| 73-76% | C |
| 70-72% | C- |
| 67-69% | D+ |
| 63-66% | D |
| 60-62% | D- |
| 0-59% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance and participation are not graded.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Kassin, Fein, & Markus (2025). Social Psychology (12th Edition). Sage.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.