Student Learning Outcomes 1. Examine the theories, research and applications of social psychology.
2. Recognize the consequences of social influences on individuals and their understanding of the world;
3. Examine the concept of self as a social agent.
4. Recognize how social psychologists use theory, research and applied methods to help solve social problems.
5. Analyze the processes of group interaction and the effects on human relations, small group dynamics and organizational structure.
6. Relate social psychological principles to everyday happenings.Course Description From a sociological vantage point, this course will introduce students to the discipline of social psychology, which is the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. Special attention will be given to the applications of social psychological insights. The course will explore the many ways our social environment influences our behavior.