Applied Social Issues

NEW -- The Applied Social Issues sub-plan within the
General Psychology Master's program!!

Through coursework exposure to current psychological scholarship on social issues and application to real world problems, students gain access to strategic approaches for addressing social issues in research, teaching, community, and non-profit settings. Students will learn how psychology research informs social justice action and social policy efforts for challenging group disparities.

Some social issues addressed by the sub-plan include:

• prejudice/stereotyping/discrimination,
• oppression and privilege,
• social forces affecting marginalized groups (e.g., LGBT community, people of color, women),
• poverty,
• conflict mediation,
• activism and advocacy

Students will be better prepared to serve as social justice advocates a variety of settings:

• doctoral programs,
• careers in social service (non-profit or government),
• research positions (university, government, or private),
• teaching at a community college or liberal arts university