Course Spotlight: Using Pop Culture to Teach Psychology in the Bachelor’s Completion Program at William James College03/15/2024 09:22:39 AMHannah Van SickleMichael Peters with Tupac Shakur album and pictureMichael Peters with Tupac Shakur album and pictureMichael J. Peters, LMHC, MA, came of age in the late 1980s and has the vintage cassette tapes to prove it. His favorite artist was American rapper Tupac Shakur who, from the very beginning, gave voice to the systemic issues unfolding in his community—something that resonated with Peters on many levels. Growing up in an inner-city, surrounded by underserved populations who were struggling, Peters was inspired to seek out the stories of individuals often hidden by society and bring them forward. This semester, he’s at the helm of a new course, Tupac Shakur: His Life and Art Through Psychology, which not only pays homage to one of Peters’ all-time favorite artists but also offers students a unique approach to understanding human development.Around CampusAround Campus