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 | Fall'20 | Winter'21 | Spring'21 |
PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology | No prerequisites | ![]() |
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PSYC200 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | PSYC100 | ![]() |
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PSYC300 | Research Methods in Psychology Laboratory | PSYC200 | ![]() |
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THEME I - Mind, Brain & Behavior
Number | Title | Prerequisites | Fall'20 | Winter'21 | Spring'21 |
PSYC202 | Introduction to Neuroscience |
PSYC100 + BSCI170/171 |
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PSYC206 | Developmental Biopsychology | PSYC100 | |||
PSYC301 | Biological Basis of Behavior | PSYC100 + BSCI170/171 | ![]() |
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PSYC302 | Fundamentals of Learning & Behavior | PSYC100 + BSCI170/171 | ![]() |
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PSYC304 | Biological Psychology | PSYC100 + BSCI170/171 | ![]() |
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PSYC310 | Perception | PSYC100 + BSCI170/171 | |||
PSYC341 | Introduction to Memory & Cognition | PSYC100 + PSYC200 + PSYC300 | ![]() |
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PSYC355 | Developmental Psychology | PSYC100 | ![]() |
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PSYC401 | Biological Basis of Behavior & Laboratory (4 credit lab) | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC202 (or PSYC301) + 85 credits + Permission | |||
PSYC402 | Neural Systems & Behavior | PSYC100 + PSYC202 (or PSYC301) | |||
PSYC403 | Animal Behavior | PSYC100 + PSYC202 (or PSYC301) | ![]() |
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PSYC404 | Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology | PSYC100 + PSYC202 (or PSYC301) | |||
PSYC406 | Neuroethology | PSYC100 + PSYC202 (or PSYC301) | ![]() |
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PSYC407 | Behavioral Neurobiology Laboratory (4 credit lab) | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC202 (or PSYC301) + 85 credits + Permission | ![]() |
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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) | ![]() |
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PSYC413 | Developmental Cognitive/Social Neuroscience | PSYC100 + (PSYC355 or PSYC202 or PSYC301) | |||
PSYC414 | Science of Sleep and Biological Rhythms | PSYC100 + PSYC202 or PSYC301 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) | ![]() |
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PSYC440 | Experimental Psychology: Cognitive Processes & Legal Applications (4 credit lab) | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC341 + 85 credits | ![]() |
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PSYC442 | Psychology of Language | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC341 | |||
PSYC443 | Thinking & Problem Solving | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC341 | |||
PSYC455 | Cognitive Development | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + (PSYC355 or PSYC341) | |||
PSYC489A | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Human Factors Psychology | PSYC100 + PSYC300 | |||
PSYC489G | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Hormones and Behavior | PSYC202 (or PSYC301) |
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PSYC489M | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: The Biopsychology of Aggression | PSYC100 + PSYC202 (or PSYC301) | |||
PSYC489N | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Evolution of the Forebrain | PSYC202 (or PSYC301) | |||
PSYC489R |
Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Human and Animal Intelligence | Permission from Department |
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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 | Fall'20 | Winter'21 | Spring'21 |
PSYC210 | Personality & Temperament | PSYC100 |
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PSYC234 (PSYC289D) |
Psychology of Happiness | I-series course -- no prerequisites | ![]() |
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PSYC318D | Community Interventions: Theory & Research | PSYC100 + Permission | ![]() |
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PSYC319D | Community Interventions: Service Learning | PSYC100 + PSYC318D + Permission | |||
PSYC330 | Child Psychopathology | PSYC100 | ![]() |
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PSYC332 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | PSYC100 | |||
PSYC336 | Psychology of Women | PSYC100 | ![]() |
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PSYC337 | Introduction to Community Psychology | PSYC100 + PSYC200 | |||
PSYC344 | Health Psychology | PSYC100 | ![]() |
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PSYC353 | Adult Psychopathology | PSYC100 + PSYC200 | ![]() |
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PSYC425 | Psychology & Law | PSYC100 + PSYC300 | ![]() |
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PSYC432 | Counseling Psychology: Theories, Research, and Practice | PSYC100 + PSYC200 | ![]() |
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PSYC433 | Basic Helping Skills: Research and Practice (4 credit lab) | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + either 235, 334, 353, 432, 434, 435, or 436 + 85 credits | ![]() |
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PSYC434 | Severe Mental Disorders: Etiology & Treatment | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC202 (or PSYC301) + PSYC353 | |||
PSYC435 | Theories of Personality & Psychotherapy | PSYC100 + PSYC200 | ![]() |
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PSYC436 | Introduction to Clinical Psychology | PSYC100 + PSYC300 | ![]() |
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PSYC437 | The Assessment & Treatment of Addictive Behaviors | PSYC100 + PSYC200 | ![]() |
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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 | |||
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: Addiction | PSYC100 | |||
PSYC489Z | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Asian American Psychology | PSYC100 | ![]() |
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Theme III -- Social, Developmental, and Organizational Studies
Number | Title | Prerequisites | Fall'20 | Winter'21 | Spring'21 |
PSYC221 | Social Psychology | PSYC100 | ![]() |
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PSYC221H | Social Psychology | PSYC100 | |||
PSYC232 | Psychology of Racism | ![]() |
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PSYC289E | Psychology of Evil | 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 | ![]() |
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PSYC356 | Psychology of Adolescence | PSYC100 | |||
PSYC357 | Psychology of Adulthood & Aging | PSYC100 | |||
PSYC361 | Survey of Industrial & Organizational Psychology | PSYC100 | ![]() |
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PSYC362 | Introduction to Negotiation | PSYC100 + (PSYC221 or PSYC361) | ![]() |
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PSYC416 | Development of Child & Adolescent Attachment | PSYC100 + PSYC355 | |||
PSYC420 | Experimental Psychology: Social Psychology Laboratory I (4 credit lab) | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC221 + 85 credits | ![]() |
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PSYC423 | Advanced Social Psychology | PSYC100 + PSYC420 | |||
PSYC424 | Communication & Persuasion | PSYC100 + PSYC200 + PSYC221 | ![]() |
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PSYC450 | Industrial-Organizational Psychology Laboratory (4 credit lab) | PSYC300 + PSYC361 + 85 credits | ![]() |
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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 | ![]() |
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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 | |||
PSYC489B | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Psychology of Adolescents' Close Relationships | PSYC100 + PSYC355 | ![]() |
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PSYC489C | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Early Social Cognition | PSYC100 + PSYC300 + PSYC355 | |||
PSYC489E | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Diversity in Organizations | Permission of the Department | |||
PSYC489F | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Cultural Experiences & Processes in Developmental & Psychopathology | PSYC100 + PSYC355 | ![]() |
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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 | Fall'20 | Winter'21 | Spring'21 |
PSYC111 | Psychology of Unethical Conduct | No prerequisites | |||
PSYC123 | Psychology of Getting Hired | Not offered for seniors | ![]() |
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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 | ![]() |
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PSYC309G | Special Topics in Psychology; PREP for Research | Permission Required | |||
PSYC309P | Special Topics in Psychology; PREP for Psychology | Permission Required | ![]() |
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PSYC389 | Experiential Learning in Psychology | 9 credits in PSYC + 3.0 GPA in PSYC + 2.8 cumulative GPA | ![]() |
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PSYC409 | Topics in Neuroscience Seminar | For Neuroscience Minors Only | ![]() |
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PSYC468H | Field Experience & Special Assignments in Honors | Permission Required | ![]() |
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PSYC469H | Honors Thesis Proposal Preparation | Permission Required | ![]() |
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PSYC478 | Independent Study in Psychology | 9 credits in PSYC + 3.0 GPA in PSYC + 2.8 cumulative GPA | ![]() |
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PSYC479 | Special Research in Psychology | 9 credits in PSYC + 3.0 GPA in PSYC + 2.8 cumulative GPA | ![]() |
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PSYC499H | Honors Thesis Research | Permission of Thesis Advisor | ![]() |
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