The University of St. Thomas

Social Psychology
Title:Social Psychology
Course Number:365
College:College of Arts & Sciences
Instructor:Kinney, William J
Time:1525 - 1700
Location:O'Shaughnessy Education Center St Paul
Room:OEC 206
Credit Hours Start Date End Date Days Available Enrollment Maximum
4 09/04 12/20 -  T  -   R  - 5 20 25
Course Description:
This course provides a general survey of major social psychological theories and research. Topics include selfhood, socialization, conformity/deviance, attitudes, gender roles, and intergroup/intragroup dynamics. Through exposure to real life settings and simulations, students will explore key questions such as "What attracts us to each other?, "How do we respond to deviant behavior?" and, "Why do we conform?". This course meets a requirement in the Justice and Peace Studies program. Prerequisite: SOCI 100 or SOCI 110