Political Psychology

3 credits

This course introduces students to the field of political psychology. Drawing on social, personality and cognitive theories in psychology, this course explores psychological understandings of a variety of political issues such as voter behavior, leadership, political conflict, reconciliation, terrorism and extremism. ***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.*** *Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*