Psychology of Prejudice
This course focuses on how we can use social psychological theories and methods to understand prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. We will examine how prejudice and stereotypes differ across social groups, why prejudice is prevalent, and what are the origins of prejudice. This course will also examine the ways psychology as a field has contributed to prejudice and how it can be used to combat prejudice.
Prerequisites: PSYC 200
Psychology and Law
Intersection of social science theory and data with law and legal procedure: Topics may include: normative and psychological theories of justice; eyewitness memory, deception detection, investigative interviewing and interrogations; jury selection and jury decision-making; forensic psychology and assessment; corrections and sentencing.
Prerequisite: PSYC 200
Trauma
This course focuses on the experience of and responses to trauma in its many forms - natural disaster war and genocide child abuse assault and violence. The impact of trauma for both the individual and society at large are examined in the context of a stress coping resilience framework. Prevention and intervention strategies will be explored.
Prerequisites: PSYC 330.