(Fall CRN 61468) This is a lecture course in which applications of psychology to society will be considered. This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the tools of persuasion (e.g., consistency, reciprocity, liking, social proof, persuasive language, non-verbal cues), how to use these tools in an ethical manner, and apply them to solving everyday life and real-world problems. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 363 or PSYC 375. Three credits.
Prerequisities
6 credits of PSYC at the 200 level
Dates
Fall 2025: September 3 - December 17, 2025
Spring 2026: TBD
Current StFX Students
Please see detailed instructions on the Registrar’s Office Course Registration website.
Step 2: Follow the prompts after you complete the above step. When you get to the step that asks for your “Planned Course of Study”, select “Non-Degree” in the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Fill out a Letter of Permission (LOP) form from your Home Institution (contact your university's Registrar's Office)
Step 4: Ensure the desired course works for your degree. Consult with your Department Chair/Dean/Registrar to ensure that the credits will count toward your degree or graduation and have them sign off on your LOP.
Step 5: Send the forms to the proper Registrars:
• Email your completed LOP to the Registrar at your university as well as the university at which you will be taking the course(s).
