Courses
graduate level social psychology (PSYC 7600)
Next offered: Fall 2023
This course is a graduate-level overview of social psychology. While most of the students are likely to be graduate students in the social area, the course presumes no specialized knowledge in social psychology, and it is appropriate for students in other areas and other departments with an interest in social psychology. This course does not attempt to cover all of the topic areas as an undergraduate introductory course would. Rather, it is intended to train graduate students in how to think like a social psychologist about a select subset of issues.
Social Dynamics (PSYC 5500)
Next offered: TBd
How do people connect, communicate, and coordinate? This graduate level course explores contemporary and multidisciplinary approaches to the study of dynamic social behavior. Topics include behavioral ecology of communication, coordination during conversation, behavioral synchrony, joint action, collective movement and decision-making in groups, social networks, and cultural evolution.
Psychology of Emotions (PSYC 4500)
Next offered: Spring 2025
Emotions fuel and direct goal-relevant behavior. They prioritize what we pay attention to, how we learn, and what we remember. They regulate our relationships, binding us to some people and repelling us from others. Mental disorders result when emotions become dysregulated. In short, emotions are integral to every aspect of our psychology. This upper-level undergraduate course examines contemporary issues in affective science, or the study of emotion. We read a combination of empirical articles, review and theory papers, and book chapters that address affective processes in both humans and non-human animals.
Introduction to Social Psychology (PSYC 2600)
Next offered: FALL 2023
Social psychology is the scientific examination of how humans think about, interact with, and influence one another. Because humans are a social species, arguably all of our behavior is social behavior. This introductory undergraduate course will therefore cover a wide range of topics including persuasion, conformity, prejudice, aggression, emotion, and attraction.