PSYC 4650 - Oppression and Social Change

Effective Start Date: 01/01/2021
Oppression and Social Change focuses on an analysis of oppression, empowerment and liberation as defined within an ecological system perspective. Topics to be covered include discussion of racial, economic, sexual discrimination, individual and social alienation, and loss of self esteem. Moreover, the course considers the role of privilege in the maintenance of an oppressive schema. Prerequisite: PSYC (who have never taken another Psyc 4000-level course), AAS or WGS major and 4th Year or Instructor Permission. Enrollment not allowed in more than one 4000-level or 5000-level PSYC course.

Requisites: 3rd or 4th yr Psychology, African American and African Studies or Women, Gender and Sexuality majors

Credits: 3