PSYC 4655 - Psychology of Social Justice

Effective Start Date: 03/24/2021
A commitment to social justice, the idea that all individuals should be treated fairly by society and its members, has been at the heart of social psychology since its establishment. This course will survey this science of social justice, which addresses the origins of social injustice, how it gets committed and by whom; the role of resistance (to and for social justice); and the ways that social justice can be restored and preserved.

Requisites: Restricted to 3rd or 4th year PSYC majors and students can’t enroll if previously taken PSYC 4500 topic #46 Psychology of Social Justice

Credits: 3