Social Psychology 240 Syllabus

Course Syllabus:

Psych 240 Online Spring 8 week Syllabus SCC 2:11-4:7 2019.pdf

Meet Your Instructor: 

Dr. Chantana has worked at Santiago Canyon College (SCC) and Santa Ana College (SAC) for several years. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and has provided services to students in the Health and Wellness Center at SAC as well as been an adjunct psychology professor for both campuses. Dr. Chantana was a community college student herself before transferring to 4 year university and receiving her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She went on to graduate school to obtain her Master's in Psychology and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Chantana became licensed as a psychologist in 2002 and has her own private practice. 

Over the years, Dr. Chantana has been working as a therapist, researcher, college professor, and supervisor in the field of psychology. She enjoys helping people in her variety of roles. As an adjunct professor, Dr. Chantana teaches her students about how psychology can help us understand ourselves and provide insight into why other people think and behave as they do. 

Course Description:  

An exploration of individual human behavior in relation to the social environment, examining the power of the situation, social interaction and social groups. Emphasized topics will include: aggression, prejudice, attraction, attitudes, group dynamics, self-development and social cognition.

Textbook Information: 

• Baumeister, R.F., Bushman, B.J. (2016) Social Psychology and Human Nature, Brief Version, (4th ed.). Wadsworth: Cengage Learning ISBN:1305673549 

COURSE POLICIES:

Communication Policy

Drop Policy

During the first week of the semester, you will be required to submit an introductory post and respond to 2 student posts. The introductory post is due by Wednesday at 11:59p.m. Due to enrollment demands, students who do not complete the introductory post during the first week by the deadline will be dropped for non-participation. 

Continued active participation is required for this course, therefore students will need to regularly log-in to the course, take quizzes/exams, and respond to the weekly class discussion board. Inactivity or non-communication for longer than one week (equal to three absences in an on-campus class) will be considered a lack of participation in the course and the student may be dropped from the class.  However, it is a student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from the course or they will receive a letter grade based on their performance.  

No Late Work Policy

Students are to submit all assigned tasks by their due dates.  Late work is NOT accepted because students are given advanced notice of all assignments and associated deadlines. Please plan ahead to account for computer or internet problems. This policy is established in an effort to create a fair, equitable learning context for all students. 

There is a NO late or make up quiz/exam policy.  Weekly quizzes may be taken any time during the week and must be completed by Sunday at 11:59p.m. each non-exam week.  The 4 exams will be available over a two-day (48 hour) period.  Students may take the exam at any time during the window of availability (See course syllabus for Exam dates).  Exams cannot be taken early or late. 

All due dates are noted in: Canvas syllabus page, Module Instructions, Assignment Listing, Canvas To-Do List on Home Page, Grades, and Canvas Course Calendar.

Course Learning Objectives: 

The purpose of this course is to:

1. Examine how one is shaped by one's social environment (including self-perception and attitudes)
2. Understand the dynamics between social groups and individuals and how both simultaneously influence each other

Student Learning Objectives: 

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate familiarity with the major issues, methods and findings within social psychology.
2. Critically analyze social interactions and dilemmas utilizing concepts and principles within social psychology.

Preparations: