PSYC 28
From "sketchy" to "abusive": Current research on harmful sexual behavior in college students Winter 2025

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There are many lenses to use when considering why sexual violence happens on college campuses, and no single one fully or correctly tells the whole story. This course will look at current research across the fields of psychology, sociology, and public health to consider what is known about how and why people engage in harmful sexual behaviors. We will also consider what the implications of that research are for everything from prevention programs, to policies in schools, to legislative action.
The Class: Format: seminar
Limit: 12
Expected: NA
Class#: 1237
Grading: pass/fail only
Requirements/Evaluation: Paper(s) or report(s); Presentation(s)
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Preferences: Preference for students who have an academic interest (psychology, public health, sociology, WGSS) in understanding the topic area.
Unit Notes: Meg Bossong '05 is the Executive Director of MASOC, the MA professional association of clinicians who work with children, youth, and young adults with problem sexual behaviors. She was previously the director of the PEACe Office at Williams.
Materials/Lab Fee: $65
Attributes: EXPE Experiential Education Courses
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