No Certificate / Course on Audit Track
This course introduces stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination, explaining how they are connected and shape human behavior and society. It explores stereotypes as cognitive shortcuts, prejudice as emotional biases, and discrimination as harmful actions toward different groups. Designed for beginners with basic psychology knowledge, the course uses engaging video content to simplify key concepts. Learners will develop awareness and gain practical strategies to promote fairness, inclusion, and equity in everyday life.
This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.
Source and Credits:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
To be successful in this course, you should have:
This course is for undergraduate students or beginners interested in social psychology.
Basics of Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
Social Psychology – Stereotypes, Prejudice, & Discrimination (Video)
Overview of Stereotypes, Prejudice, & Discrimination (Video)
Less than 1 Hour
Beginner
Fully Online (Asynchronous)
Self Paced