SOCIAL SCIENCE TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Consider how researchers approach classic and current research findings and controversies related to a specific topic, with a social science emphasis. Popular misconceptions will be addressed through discussions of relevant scientific research. Primary focus on behavioral research approaches, though neuroscientific or computational approaches may be integrated.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Breadth - Social Science Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: Yes, for 2 number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Think critically about an important topic in psychology with an emphasis in the social science. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Acquire knowledge about the methods used to study that topic. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Consider controversies in the field and their impact on theoretical development. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Compare classic and contemporary theories. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Write scientifically about issues in psychological science. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Consider the differences between popular press and scientific approaches to issues in psychology. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Think critically about an important topic in psychology with an emphasis in the social science. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Acquire knowledge about the methods used to study that topic. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Consider controversies in the field and their impact on theoretical development. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Compare classic and contemporary theories. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Write scientifically about issues in psychological science. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Consider the differences between popular press and scientific approaches to issues in psychology. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027