The Social Psychology Specialization

Drawing on the subfields of social, community, cultural, and self psychology, the Social Psychology Specialization examines the individual in the context of the broader community and culture. Specific attention is paid to issues of race, class, gender, and other important social categories. Research, individual study, and internship opportunities will involve applications of theory to real-world settings.

The Social Psychology Specialization will provide a solid background for students interested in pursuing graduate work and/or careers in social psychology, social work, community psychology, cultural psychology, multicultural counseling, social or public policy, social services, and/or working with diverse populations in various settings.

For more information about this specialization, contact the Social Coordinator, Dr. Kim-Prieto, kim@tcnj.edu

Faculty affiliated with the Social Psychology Specialization:

Social Psychology Course Requirements

Core Courses (Taken in sequence)

PSY 101 - General Psychology
PSY 121 - Methods and Tools of Psychology
PSY 203 - Design and Statistical Analysis
PSY 299 - Research Seminar

Foundation Courses (Choose 3):

PSY 218 - Psychology of Power, Oppression, and Privilege
Other Foundation Courses (Choose 2)
- Your advisor may be able to help you in making selections

Specialized Courses (Choose 3):

Recommendations:

PSY 303 - Advanced Behavioral Statistics
PSY 338 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
PSY 348 - Emotion
PSY 350 - Psychology of Women
PSY 354 - Self and Identity
PSY 361 - Seminar in Interviewing
PSY 370 - Developmental Seminar
PSY 374 - Industrial / Organizational Psychology Seminar: Work and Family
PSY 375 - Social Psychology Seminar: Topics in Social Psychology
PSY 375 - Social Psychology Seminar: Love and Sex
PSY 375 - Social Psychology Seminar: Youth and Drugs
PSY 386 - Psychological Testing
PSY 390 - Collaborative Research Course
PSY 393 - Individual Study*
PSY 396 - Honors Thesis I*
PSY 397 - Instructional Internship*
PSY 399 - Internship*

[Please check PAWS for the semester offerings]

* Students may apply one of these courses as a Specialized courses. Others may apply as a Psychology Option.

Psychology Option

One course (Recommended at 300-Level or 400-Level)

Senior Experience

Your advisor may be able to help you in making selections

[Please check PAWS for the semester offerings]

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Dr. Crawford works with students on research investigating the origins and predictors of political beliefs and religiosity, as well as how and when individuals will allow their political or religious biases to influence their judgment. Students assist with many different facets of the research process, including literature reviews, study design, data collection, data entry and management, and writing of research
reports.

Dr. Kim-Prieto and her students conduct research on the effects of various emotions on behaviors and beliefs. The research team works collaboratively throughout the research process, from research conceptualization to presentation.

Dr. Wiley conducts research with students on how people cope with low status and discrimination and manage their commitments to multiple groups. Students help conceptualize and design studies; collect, enter, and analyze data; and disseminate findings in posters and
written reports.