Bridging the Digital Divide: Social and Psychological Perspectives

Quarters
Winter Open
Location
Olympia
Class Standing
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Arita Balaram
Jessica Carey

This interdisciplinary program explores the social and psychological dimensions of the digital divide, focusing on how technology access and use vary across different communities and the ways in which access shapes social (in)justice.

Students will analyze the historical and contemporary factors contributing to digital disparities, study the role that technology has played in individual and collective well-being, and engage in hands-on projects to design and evaluate inclusive digital solutions. Through a blend of theoretical frameworks and practical applications, this course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to start to bridge the digital divide and promote social justice in the digital age.

Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:

4 - Computer Science

4 - Social Psychology

Registration

Course Reference Numbers
So - Sr (8): 20194

Academic Details

8
50
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

Schedule

Winter
2025
Open
Remote (W)

See definition of Hybrid, Remote, and In-Person instruction

Evening
Schedule Details
Remote/Online
Olympia