POSC 103S: Political Psychology

2024-25 2025-26 →

Units: 5

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour; written work, 1 hour; term paper, 1 hour; activity, 1 hour

Catalog page 563

Prerequisites: restricted to class level standing of junior, or senior; or consent of instructor

Description: An introduction to political psychology theories. Explores different theoretical perspectives (including but not limited to) cognitive psychology, group psychology, social identity theory, and group conflict theory. Focuses on applications of those theories to study politics. Course is repeatable as content or topic changes to a maximum of 10 units. Credit is awarded for either or both “Political Psychology:American Politics” and “Politial Psychology:Comparative Politics.” For each topic, students can take only the “S” or non-”S” version.

Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 60/80 60/80
2024-25 29/80 29/80
2023-24 37/75 37/75