Mar 05, 2026  
2025-2026 college catalog 
    
2025-2026 college catalog
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PSY 204 - Social Psychology


Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0

Social Psychology is the scientific study of the way in which people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the real or imagined presence of other people. This course will be composed of four sections: (1) Introduction to Social Psychology and Social Psychological Methods, (2) Understanding Ourselves, (3) Social Influence, and (4) Social Interaction. This course is of value to students who have an interest in the mutual influence of groups on the individual and of the individual on groups.
IAI GECC Course No. S8 900
Applicable toward graduation at Sandburg where program structure permits:
Degree or Certificate: AA, AS, AFA, AAS, AGS, and Certificates where applicable (1.1)

Offered: Fall or Spring
Prerequisite(s): The appropriate placement exam score, or ENG 097  with a grade of C or better, or an ACT Reading score of 20 or higher.
General Education: Social Science, Human Relations



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