This course aims to provide an overview of the field of applied social psychology and enable students gain hands-on experience in developing an intervention for a social issue that affects individuals and communities. The content of the course is designed to familiarize students with applications of social psychological theory and research to understand and address social and practical problems in the real world. The goal is to introduce students the field of applied social psychology with its theoretical and methodological background as well as design and evaluation of interventions for empowering individuals and communities. Particular focus will be on how social psychology can be applied to different arenas of life including clinical and counseling psychology, media, health, education, organizations, community, environment, and diversity as well as to one’s own life (personal relationships, classroom, and good life).
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe how theories of social psychology can be applied to social issues and contexts.
2. discuss how social psychological research can be used to empower communities.
3. employ different methodologies used in social psychology to inform design and evaluation of interventions.
4. analyze social issues with respect to underlying social psychological processes.
5. develop and communicate intervention programs that address social issues.
6. asses the empirical basis of intervention programs for social issues.
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 38 |
| Hands-on Work | 14 |
| Report on a Topic | 35 |
| Oral Presentation | 1 |