Psychology 213 - Psychology of Racism

'In this course, students will examine issues related to racial identity, stereotypes, prejudice, white privilege, racism and discrimination, from the perspectives of social and developmental psychology. Students will learn about the social and historical context of race and racism, the impact of race and racial disparities on the social, emotional and cognitive development of children and adolescents, and the role that psychological science can play in influencing policies and practices that impact children. The intersections of race with other inequalities such as poverty, gender, and ethnicity, will also be examined.'

Course limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors Prereq: A 100-level course in Psychology