In Advanced Social Psychology at Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA you can learn the same topics, transfer it and save tuition fees by a mile. This course, worth 3 transferable credits and approved by NCCRS, is designed to help students at Grinnell College gain practical skills and, preparing them for success in degree programs and real-world careers. Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: identify foundational concepts in social psychology, including attitudes, stereotypes, conformity, and altruism, facilitating critical analysis of social phenomena; apply theoretical perspectives such as social cognition models and group dynamics theories to analyze and interpret complex social behaviors and interactions; critically evaluate empirical research findings, discerning their significance and implications for understanding human behavior in social contexts; demonstrate proficiency in communicating social psychological concepts, theories, and research findings both orally and in writing, fostering clear and coherent expression of ideas; and cultivate critical thinking skills by synthesizing information from diverse sources to develop informed perspectives on social issues, enhancing problem-solving abilities in real-world contexts.