Note: Syllabi available on this page are from the most recent past section of the course. The syllabus may change from term to term, but the syllabi provided here will give students an idea of the content and coursework involved.

Upcoming Courses: Spring 2020

PSYCO 241 – Social Psychology (Syllabus)(USRI rating = 4.50)
Social psychology can be broadly defined as the scientific investigation of how perceptions and behaviour are influenced by their social environment. The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to the science of social psychology, highlighting the most influential theories and research in the field. In addition to examining the research methods used in historical and contemporary empirical investigations, this course will explore various research topics in social judgment, social influence, and social relationships. We will also discuss how social psychological research has been applied in legal contexts. Note: This will be a blended format course. Students will watch content online through recorded lecture modules and videos, and spend the time in class engaged in discussions, activities, and assignments. See an introductory video for this course here.

Other Courses:

PSYCO 105 – Individual and Social Behavior (Syllabus)(USRI rating = 4.46)
This course is an introduction to the study of human individuality, personality, and social psychological processes. Some aspects of normal and abnormal human development, psychological assessment and treatment may be reviewed. In addition to examining the research methods used in empirical investigations of psychology, we will cover several different topic areas of psychology, including: language and thought, intelligence, human development, personality and social psychology, and psychological disorders and their treatment. This course will also cover current empirical investigations into the nature and function of individual and social behavior, and how the psychological concepts described in the lectures and text may (or may not) be reflected in real world examples. See an introductory video for this course here.

PSYCO 342 – Social Influence (Syllabus)(USRI rating = 4.72)
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to research on social influence. Particular attention will be given to reviewing theory and empirical research on conformity, compliance, and obedience. This course will also cover attitudes and their measurement, as well as the factors that make persuasive messages effective in changing or altering attitudes. We will apply findings from the social influence literature to understanding influence processes in various social contexts (including several of the following: advertising, communication or fundraising campaigns, political campaigns, “brainwashing”, lying, and psychological warfare contexts). See an introductory video for this course here.