'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.

Statistical procedures are powerful tools for analyzing and interpreting findings and are necessary for accurate reading and understanding of research findings. This course provides an introduction to the most frequently encountered techniques for describing data and making inferences in psychological research. A variety of computer applications are used.