Cognate in Social Psychology
The cognate in social psychology offers a comprehensive overview of the major content areas within social psychology. Our classes explore both classic and contemporary research, with a focus on both theory and application. Both the 15 and 24 hour cognate allow students the flexibility to tailor their program of study to match their research and applied interests.
24 Credit Hour Cognate/ 15 Credit Hour Cognate
24 Credit Hour Cognate
Required Course:
9 Credit Hours From:
| SOPS 615 | Social Cognition | 3 |
| SOPS 620 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| SOPS 630 | Social Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination | 3 |
| SOPS 640 | Social Psychology of Attitudes | 3 |
| CPSY 653 | Research Methods in Counseling and Social Psychology | 3 |
Elective Courses, 12 Credit Hours
Select from required courses or from:
| SOPS 625 | Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| SOPS 635 | Social Psychology of Health | 3 |
| SOPS 655 | Counseling Applications of Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOPS 660 | Contemporary Social Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 680 | Social Justice in Counseling Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 24 |
Or approved courses (up to six hours) from Anthropology, Communication Studies, Educational Psychology, Management, Political Science, psychological Science, or sociology
15 Credit Hour Cognate
Required Course:
9 Credit Hours From:
| SOPS 615 | Social Cognition | 3 |
| SOPS 620 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| SOPS 630 | Social Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination | 3 |
| SOPS 640 | Social Psychology of Attitudes | 3 |
| CPSY 653 | Research Methods in Counseling and Social Psychology | 3 |
3 Credit Hours From:
| SOPS 625 | Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| SOPS 635 | Social Psychology of Health | 3 |
| SOPS 655 | Counseling Applications of Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOPS 660 | Contemporary Social Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 15 |
Or approved courses (up to 3 hours) from Anthropology, Communication Studies, Educational Psychology, Management, Political Science, Psychological Science, or Sociology
Total Credit Hours: 15-24