PSYC Courses & PSYC Syllabi
Courses in the Psychology Department are clustered under the themes: Mind, Brain and Behavior; Mental Health and Intervention; and Social, Developmental and Organizational Studies. A list of courses organized by theme can be found here.
Please scroll to the bottom of this page for a list of all available PSYC courses' syllabi.
Please Note: Bolded courses are 4-credit psychology labs.
Foundation Courses
| Number | Title | Prerequisites | |
| PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology | No prerequisites | |
| PSYC200 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | PSYC100 & either STAT100, MATH107, MATH120, MATH136, OR MATH140 | |
| PSYC300 | Research Methods in Psychology Laboratory | PSYC200 |
THEME I - Mind, Brain & Behavior
| Number | Title | Prerequisites | Fulfills Multicultural Requirement in PSYC | |
| PSYC202 | Introduction to Neuroscience |
PSYC100 + BSCI170/171 |
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| PSYC206 | Developmental Biopsychology | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC207 | Collective Behavior and Decision Making in Human and Animal Groups | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC301 | Biological Basis of Behavior | PSYC100 + BSCI170/171 | ||
| PSYC302 | Fundamentals of Learning & Behavior | PSYC100 + BSCI170/171 | ||
| PSYC304 | Biological Psychology | PSYC100 + BSCI170/171 | ||
| PSYC310 | Perception | PSYC100 + BSCI170/171 | ||
| PSYC341 | Introduction to Memory & Cognition | PSYC100 + PSYC200 + PSYC300 | ||
| PSYC355 | Developmental Psychology | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC401 | Biological Basis of Behavior & Laboratory (4 credit lab) | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC202 (or PSYC301 or PSYC304) + 85 credits + Permission | ||
| PSYC402 | Neural Systems & Behavior | PSYC100 + PSYC202 (or PSYC301 or PSYC304) | ||
| PSYC403 | Animal Behavior | PSYC100 + PSYC202 (or PSYC301 or PSYC304) | ||
| PSYC404 | Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology | PSYC100 + PSYC202 (or PSYC301 or PSYC304) | ||
| PSYC406 | Neuroethology | PSYC100 + PSYC202 (or PSYC301 or PSYC304) | ||
| PSYC407 | Behavioral Neurobiology Laboratory (4 credit lab) | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC202 + 85 credits + Permission | ||
| PSYC410 | Experimental Psychology: Sensory Processes I (4 credit lab) | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC310 + 85 credits | ||
| PSYC411 | Introduction to Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging | PSYC100 + PSYC200 + PSYC300 + PSYC202 (or PSYC301 or PSYC304) | ||
| PSYC413 | Developmental Cognitive/Social Neuroscience | PSYC100 + (PSYC355 or PSYC202 or PSYC301 or PSYC304) | ||
| PSYC414 | Science of Sleep and Biological Rhythms | PSYC100 + PSYC202 or PSYC301 or PSYC304 or permission of instructor |
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| PSYC417 | Data Science for Psychology and Neuroscience Majors (4 credit lab) | PSYC200 + PSYC300 + (MATH120, MATH130, or MATH140) | ||
| PSYC431 (PSYC489R) | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Human and Animal Intelligence | Permission from department | ||
| PSYC440 | Experimental Psychology: Cognitive Processes & Legal Applications (4 credit lab) | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC341 + 85 credits | ||
| PSYC442 | Psychology of Language | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC341 | ||
| PSYC443 | Thinking & Problem Solving | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC341 | ||
| PSYC455 | Cognitive Development | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + (PSYC355 or PSYC341) | ||
| PSYC489G | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Hormones and Behavior |
PSYC202 or NEUR200 + BSCI330 Cross listed with BSCI338N |
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| PSYC489J | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology; Applied Introduction to Human Brain Mapping | Winter 2023 | ||
| PSYC489N | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Evolution of the Forebrain | PSYC202 (or PSYC301 or PSYC304) | ||
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PSYC489X |
Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Musical Perception and Cognition | Permission from Department |
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THEME II - Mental Health & Interventions
| Number | Title | Prerequisite | Fulfills Multicultural Requirement in PSYC | |
| PSYC210 | Personality & Temperament | PSYC100 |
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PSYC234 (PSYC289D) |
Psychology of Happiness | I-series course -- no prerequisites | ||
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PSYC262 (Formerly PSYC489Z) |
Asian American Psychology | X | ||
| PSYC330 | Child Psychopathology | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC332 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC336 | Psychology of Women | PSYC100 | X | |
| PSYC337 | Introduction to Community Psychology | PSYC100 + PSYC200 | ||
| PSYC344 | Health Psychology | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC353 | Adult Psychopathology | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC381 (Formerly 318D) | Community Interventions: Theory & Research | PSYC100 + Permission | ||
| PSYC391 (Formerly 319D) | Community Interventions: Service Learning | PSYC100 + PSYC381 + Permission | X | |
| PSYC425 | Psychology & Law | PSYC100 + PSYC300 | ||
| PSYC432 | Counseling Psychology: Theories, Research, and Practice | PSYC100 + PSYC200 | ||
| PSYC433 | Basic Helping Skills: Research and Practice (4 credit lab) | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + either 235, 334, 353, 432, 434, 435, or 436 + 85 credits | ||
| PSYC434 | Severe Mental Disorders: Etiology & Treatment | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC202 (or PSYC301 or PSYC304) + PSYC353 | ||
| PSYC435 | Theories of Personality & Psychotherapy | PSYC100 + PSYC200 | ||
| PSYC436 | Introduction to Clinical Psychology | PSYC100 + PSYC300 | ||
| PSYC437 | The Assessment & Treatment of Addictive Behaviors | PSYC100 + PSYC200 | ||
| PSYC444 | Cyberpsychology | PSYC100 + PSYC200 | ||
| PSYC445 | The Psychology of Video Games and Entertainment | PSYC200 | ||
| PSYC457 | Consensual Qualitative Research Methods (4 credit lab) | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + 85 credits + Permission | ||
| PSYC489A | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: The Nature and Biological Bases of Emotion | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC489E | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology; Introduction to LGBTQIA+ Populations and Psychology | PSYC300 | Fulfills Multicultural Requirement in PSYC | |
| PSYC489M | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: The Psychology of Friendship | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC489Q | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Social Media | PSYC300 | ||
| PSYC489V | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Children Living in Poverty | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC489W | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Psychology of Men and Masculinity | PSYC100 |
Theme III -- Social, Developmental, and Organizational Studies
| Number | Title | Prerequisites | Fulfills Multicultural Requirement in PSYC | |
| PSYC221 | Social Psychology | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC221H | Social Psychology | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC232 | Psychology of Racism | X | ||
| PSYC237 | Psychology of Evil (formerly PSYC289E) | I-series course -- no prerequisites | ||
| PSYC309I | Special Topics in Psychology; Ethical Principles and Practices in Psychology | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC334 | Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships | PSYC100 |
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| PSYC354 | Multicultural Psychology in the U.S. | PSYC100 | X | |
| PSYC356 | Psychology of Adolescence | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC357 | Psychology of Adulthood & Aging | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC361 | Survey of Industrial & Organizational Psychology | PSYC100 | ||
| PSYC362 | Introduction to Negotiation | PSYC100 + (PSYC221 or PSYC361) | ||
| PSYC416 | Development of Child & Adolescent Attachment | PSYC100 + PSYC355 | ||
| PSYC420 | Experimental Psychology: Social Psychology Laboratory I (4 credit lab) | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC221 + 85 credits | ||
| PSYC423 | Advanced Social Psychology | PSYC100 + PSYC420 | ||
| PSYC424 | Communication & Persuasion | PSYC100 + PSYC200 + PSYC221 | ||
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PSYC426 (Formerly PSYC489B) |
Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Psychology of Adolescents' Close Relationships | PSYC100 + PSYC355 | ||
| PSYC450 | Industrial-Organizational Psychology Laboratory (4 credit lab) | PSYC300 + 85 credits | ||
| PSYC451 | Principles of Psychological Testing | PSYC100 + PSYC200 | ||
| PSYC452 | Psychology of Individual Differences | PSYC100 + PSYC200 | ||
| PSYC456 | Research Methods in Developmental Psychology (4 credit lab) | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + 85 credits + Permission of Instructor | ||
| PSYC460 | Psychological Foundations of Personnel Selection & Training | PSYC100 + PSY 200 + PSYC361 | ||
| PSYC463 | Psychology of Motivation & Attitudes in Organizational Settings | PSYC100 + PSYC200 + PSYC361 | ||
| PSYC464 | Psychology of Leaders in Work Organizations | PSYC100 + PSYC200 + PSYC361 | ||
| PSYC465 | Psychology of Organizational Processes | PSYC100 + PSYC200 + PSYC361 | ||
| PSYC489C | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Early Social Cognition | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC355 | ||
| PSYC447 | Diversity in Organizations | X | ||
| PSYC489F | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Cultural Experiences & Processes in Developmental & Psychopathology | PSYC100 + PSYC355 | X | |
| PSYC489H | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Motivated Social Cognition | PSYC100 + PSYC300 | ||
| PSYC489I | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Group Behavior | PSYC100 + PSYC300 | ||
| PSYC489J | Advanced Statistics in Psychology | PSYC100 + PSYC300 | ||
| PSYC489O | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: History of Psychology | PSYCC100 + PSYC200 | ||
| PSYC489P | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Doing the Right Thing | PSYCC100 + PSYC300 | ||
| PSYC489T | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: The Psychology of Terrorism | PSYC100 + PSYC300 | ||
| PSYC489Y | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Risk & Resilience Across Development | PSYC100 + PSYC355 |
Additional Courses and Independent Studies (do not apply towards degree requirements)
| Number | Title | Prerequisites | Fulfills Multicultural Requirement in PSYC | |
| PSYC111 | Psychology of Unethical Conduct | No prerequisites | ||
| PSYC123 | Psychology of Getting Hired | Not offered for seniors | ||
| PSYC303 | Professional Development for Psychology Majors | PSYC100 + minimum of 60 credits |
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| PSYC309F | Special Topics in Psychology; PREP for Next Steps | Permission Required | ||
| PSYC309G | Special Topics in Psychology; PREP for Research | Permission Required | ||
| PSYC309P | Special Topics in Psychology; PREP for Psychology | Permission Required | ||
| PSYC389 | Experiential Learning in Psychology | 9 credits in PSYC + 3.0 GPA in PSYC + 2.8 cumulative GPA | ||
| PSYC409 | Topics in Neuroscience Seminar | For Neuroscience Minors Only | ||
| PSYC468H | Field Experience & Special Assignments in Honors | Permission Required | ||
| PSYC469H | Honors Thesis Proposal Preparation | Permission Required | ||
| PSYC478 | Independent Study in Psychology | 9 credits in PSYC + 3.0 GPA in PSYC + 2.8 cumulative GPA | ||
| PSYC479 | Special Research in Psychology | 9 credits in PSYC + 3.0 GPA in PSYC + 2.8 cumulative GPA | ||
| PSYC499H | Honors Thesis Research | Permission of Thesis Advisor |