UT Dallas 2012 Undergraduate Catalog

PSY4324 - The Psychology of Prejudice

PSY 4324 The Psychology of Prejudice (3 semester hours) Examines prejudice and discrimination, applying social-psychological theory and research to various social and historical issues, including stereotypes and prejudice in the media, old-fashioned and modern prejudice, sexism, heterosexism, classism, acculturation, inter-group contact, and the application of theory to policies including public housing, Affirmative Action, drug laws and welfare. Prerequisite: PSY 2301. (3-0) Y