Dr. Vanessa Hettinger
Research Interests
Dr. Hettinger studies people's attitudes and beliefs about sexual orientation and gender. Coming from a social cognitive approach, key themes in her research include the negative effects of 'positive' stereotypes, consequences of the association of masculinity with professional status, and the role of essentialism in maintaining prejudice and discrimination. Select publications: Hettinger, V. E., & Vandello, J. A. (2014). Balance without equality: Just world beliefs, the gay affluence myth, and support for gay rights. Social Justice Research, 27, 444-463. Hettinger, V. E., Hutchinson, D. M., & Bosson, J. K. (2014). Influence of professional status on perceptions of romantic relationship dynamics. Psychology of Men and Masculinity, 15, 470-480. Vandello, J. A., Hettinger, V. E., Bosson, J. K., & Siddiqi, J. (2013). When equal isn’t really equal: The masculine dilemma of seeking work flexibility. Journal of Social Issues, 69, 303-321.
Awards & Honors
2017, Fellowship to attend 2018 Summer Institute for Academic Feminist Psychologists
2016, UW-Superior Faculty Development Grant
2016, SPSP 2017 Teacher/Scholar Travel Award
2015, HIPs Integration Mini-Grant (URSCA)
Most Recent Degrees
2014 - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Cognition, Neuroscience, and Social Psychology - University of South Florida
2008 - Juris Doctorate (J.D.) - Harvard Law School
2004 - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology / English - Amherst College
- Gender Studies
- Psychology
UW-Superior Schedule of Classes for Hettinger, Vanessa
Fall Semester 2020
For up to date information on all schedules, please refer to the class search page in the E-Hive.
Note: the Class Schedule information below reflects data as of December 5, 2020 1:30 AM.
| Fall Semester 2020 | ||||||||||
| Class Nbr. | Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Class Sect. | Credits | Bldg. | Room | Days | Time | Seats Open | |
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| PSYC - Psychology | ||||||||||
| 1918 | PSYC 101 | Introduction To Psychology This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 05/04/2020 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar | E1 | 3.00 | Online | 4 of 22 open Wait List: 15 of 15 | ||||
This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 05/04/2020 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar | ||||||||||
| 2203 | PSYC 101 | Introduction To Psychology Instructor Consent Required EU1/EUL courses are online courses designed for first year students enrolled in the Plan U program. | EU1 | 3.00 | Online | 18 of 20 open Wait List: 15 of 15 | ||||
Instructor Consent Required EU1/EUL courses are online courses designed for first year students enrolled in the Plan U program. | ||||||||||
| 1919 | PSYC 230 | Social Cognition This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 05/04/2020 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar | E1 | 3.00 | Online | 1 of 25 open Wait List: 15 of 15 | ||||
This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 05/04/2020 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar | ||||||||||
| 1874 | PSYC 352 | Motivation And Emotion 09/02/2020 - 12/15/2020 This course will be taught online with at least one real-time virtual class meeting per week at the date/time scheduled for the course. Full details on the course meetings will be provided by the instructor. On-campus tuition rates apply, and credits are within the 12-18 credit tuition plateau for Spring 2021 online/alternative delivery of courses This class is closed for enrollment. Wait List Seats Open: 15 of 15 | 001 | 3.00 | Online | TTh | 2:30PM- 3:45PM | 0 of 25 open Wait List: 15 of 15 | ||
09/02/2020 - 12/15/2020 This course will be taught online with at least one real-time virtual class meeting per week at the date/time scheduled for the course. Full details on the course meetings will be provided by the instructor. On-campus tuition rates apply, and credits are within the 12-18 credit tuition plateau for Spring 2021 online/alternative delivery of courses This class is closed for enrollment. Wait List Seats Open: 15 of 15 | ||||||||||
| 1873 | PSYC 403 | Memory & Cognition 09/02/2020 - 12/15/2020 This course will be taught online with at least one real-time virtual class meeting per week at the date/time scheduled for the course. Full details on the course meetings will be provided by the instructor. On-campus tuition rates apply, and credits are within the 12-18 credit tuition plateau for Spring 2021 online/alternative delivery of courses | 001 | 3.00 | Online | TTh | 1:00PM- 2:15PM | 12 of 25 open Wait List: 15 of 15 | ||
09/02/2020 - 12/15/2020 This course will be taught online with at least one real-time virtual class meeting per week at the date/time scheduled for the course. Full details on the course meetings will be provided by the instructor. On-campus tuition rates apply, and credits are within the 12-18 credit tuition plateau for Spring 2021 online/alternative delivery of courses | ||||||||||