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PSYC 370 - Understanding and Confronting Racism

Cross-Listed as AMST 370 
An examination of the social psychological factors associated with race prejudice and racism, particularly in the United States. Focusing on the psychological theories proposed to understand racism, this course investigates the causes and consequences of racism at the individual, interpersonal, institutional and cultural levels of society. Special attention will be given to exploring interventions to reduce racism. Counts as a UP3 course. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 , PSYC 201  (or MATH 153  or MATH 155 ), and at least one intermediate course in Psychology. (4 Credits)