2017-2018 Academic Bulletin 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSYCH 579 - Junior Seminar: The Psychology of Social Class


Credits: 4
An examination of current social science research and theory related to socioeconomic status (SES). Topics may include the operationalization of objective and subjective social status, the psychological and physiological impact of income inequality, intersectionality of SES and other identities (e.g., race, sexual orientation, religion), access to and experiences within higher education, and communicating social class research. Our study emphasizes close reading and in-class discussion/presentation of social psychology and behavioral economics research related to SES, culminating in students writing a detailed research proposal.

Prerequisite: PSYCH 162 , PSYCH 206 ; PSYCH 207 , and permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements: none.