SOCY 136Social Psychology
Major theories and concepts in sociological study of social psychology. Topics include identity and social interaction, deviance, sociology of emotions, social narratives, and the social construction of reality.
Enrollment is restricted to junior and senior sociology and Latin American studies/sociology majors and proposed majors, and sociology and digital justice studies (formerly GISES) minors.
- All students can enroll - restriction review is lifted in summer. If you receive an error message, email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number to enroll.
- From the Instructor: This fast-paced course is not recommended for incoming first-year students and/or continuing students who have not yet completed college-level coursework in the Social Sciences. To discuss whether SOCY 136 is appropriate for you, please consult with the instructor by email: mmcnamar@ucsc.edu.
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When it runs
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | M. B. McNamara | Open 74/201 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan McNamara | 4.7 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 92% | 51 |
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