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Early Admissions Deadline is 12/16! Apply & Enroll by 12/16 to Guarantee First Choice Course Placement.
Join us for an introduction to Social Psychology and the forces that shape human behavior in social contexts. Gain insight into why people act differently in different settings.
*Michigan offers 2- and 3-week sessions. During course registration, students will choose one course for each week they are enrolled.
Course Description
In this course you'll examine the impact of social context on thoughts and feelings to discuss how society molds individual perceptions and actions. Investigate attitudes and persuasion, looking into the tools and techniques used to influence people’s opinions and behavior. Analyze the dynamics of social influence, gender roles, and group behavior. Delve into the complexities of prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, and other factors that shape social and human interaction. This course will empower you to better understand the intricacies behind how human behavior is impacted by our social environment.
Admissions Criteria
Completed Summer Discovery application
Program Outcomes
Disclaimer
Information subject to change as program updates come in for 2025!
Summer Discovery Certificate of Completion
After successfully finishing this course, you will be awarded a certification completion for your accomplishment.
*This is a preview, not what you will receive