Wesleyan University Free Online Course on “Social Psychology”

Course in Social Science
  • Online, Online

Opportunity Details

  • Opportunity ID 27720
  • Degree Non Degree Program/Certificate
  • Language Requirement Not Required
  • Opportunity Type : Partially FundedSelf Funded
  • Duration 7 weeks
  • Gender MaleFemale
  • Language of Instruction English
  • Application Fee Required No
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Opportunity Description

About this course:

The University of Wesleyan offers this course on ‘Social Psychology.’

Have you ever wondered why people do what they do? This course gives some answers based on the latest research from social psychology. Also, students who take the course for a Certificate will also receive free membership in Social Psychology Network (SocialPsychology.org).

Each of us is dealt a different hand in life, but we all confront similar questions when it comes to human behavior: What drives us to like one person and dislike another? How do disputes and prejudices develop, and how can they be mitigated? Can psychological research help preserve the environment, and if so, how? Besides, the focus will be on surprising, amusing, and fascinating research findings that are easy to apply in daily life. Join this course, have fun, and learn some valuable information that enriches your life.

Course details:

  • Course Developer: Wesleyan University                             Course Provider: Coursera
  • Topic: Psychology                                                                 Course Language: English
  • Learning mode: Self-paced                                                  Cost: Free
  • Certificate: Paid certificate available (optional)                    Start time: Flexible
  • Length: 7 weeks (4 to 8 hours/week)                                    Level: Beginner

Course instructor: Scott Plous – Professor of Psychology; Executive Director, Social Psychology Network, and award winner.

Course Syllabus

This course runs for seven weeks and offers a brief introduction to classic and modern social psychology, covering topics such as decision making, persuasion, group behavior, personal attraction, and elements that promote health and well-being.

  • 1st week: Social Perceptions and Misperceptions
  • 2nd Week: The Psychology of Self-Presentation and Persuasion
  • 3rd Week: Obedience, Conformity, and Deindividuation
  • 4th Week: Group Behavior: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
  • 5th Week: Mid-Course Break
  • 6th Week: Helping, Hurting, and Peacemaking
  • 7th Week: A Happy End to the Course

Read more about the course here.

Course benefits:

You will enjoy these benefits:

  • Receive a shareable certificate upon completion
  • 100% online _ you can start instantly and learn at your own schedule

How to apply?

Interested learners can apply very easily for this course now just by enrolling through the link provided.

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To learn more about Wesleyan University Free Online Course on “Social Psychology”, please refer to Coursera’s website.

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