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Mar 14, 2026
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PSY 3004 - Social Psychology3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course unites the disciplines of psychology and sociology in an exploration of the relationship between individual and society (sociological social psychology) and of the behavior and mental processes of the individual in social situations (psychological social psychology). The course is based in current research and theory in social psychology. The course showcases the three traditions of sociological social psychology (symbolic interactionism, social structure and personality, and group structure and process) and three key areas of psychological social psychology (social thinking, social influence, and social relations). Through this course the student should gain an increased understanding of the field of social psychology, an enhanced ability to think critically, and the ability to apply social psychological principles to everyday life.
Prereq: None
Note: Students choose between Think Critically or Exhibit Curiosity.
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: Think Critically, Exhibit Curiosity
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain basic knowledge of the major theories and principles of social psychology
- Develop a greater understanding of how social situations shape individuals’ perceptions of and attitudes toward self and others
- understand and apply the principles of social psychological inquiry to one’s own mental processes and to those of others;
- Exhibit a greater understanding of how biological, psychosocial, and sociocultural influences impact human behavior and mental processes
- Critically evaluate current issues in the field of social psychology
- Demonstrate an understanding of social psychological information through written and oral communication skills
- Gain a greater understanding, appreciation of, and respect for human diversity
Prerequisites by Topic
Course Topics
- What is social psychology?
- Theory and research in social psychology
- Self-concept, self-serving bias, identity
- Attitudes and intuition
- Culture, gender, and race
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Social influence, persuasion, indoctrination
- Antisocial behavior: aggression, harm and destructive obedience
- Attraction, liking, love, and relationships
- Prosocial behavior: altruism and helping
- Social structure and personality
- Mental health and emotions
- Group processes and collective behavior
- Deviance and social control
- Social psychology and the environment
Coordinator
Dr. Jan Fertig
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