An in-depth examination of a particular topic related to the theoretical and applied topics in culture and community. Topics vary by semester but may include psychology of climate change, ethnic minority psychology, sexual orientation and gender diversity (LGBTQ+) issues in psychology, psychology in the news, drugs & society, history of psychology, and history of neuroscience. Students will refine skills in the evaluation and communication of psychological research. This course may be repeated for credit if topics are different. This course satisfies the “Culture & Community” Breadth Area. Prerequisite: PSYC 204 with a grade of C- or better, PSYC 301 with a grade of C- or better, or with permission of the instructor.

An exploration of perspectives on psychological disorders with emphasis on major diagnostic categories and criteria. The course examines individual and sociocultural factors related to the causes and treatment of psychopathology. Students will refine skills in the evaluation and communication of psychological research. This course satisfies the “Health & Counseling” Breadth Area. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 with a grade of C- or better or with permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have received credit for PSYC 375.

A general introduction to the psychology of gender. Topics covered may include psychological development of gender through the lifespan; gender differences and gender-associated personality, abilities, and behaviors; and gender as it relates to power and status, language, imagery, relationships, work, violence, mental health, and feminist therapy. Discussion of gender will incorporate intersectional identities (e.g., race, culture, sexual orientation) and gender identity outside of the gender binary. Students will refine skills in the evaluation and communication of psychological research. This course satisfies the “Culture & Community” Breadth Area. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 with a grade of C- or better or with permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have received credit for PSYC 356.

A comprehensive examination of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development from conception through the beginning of adolescence. Special consideration is given to contexts of development (e.g., family, school, peers). Theoretical approaches to child development and empirical and methodological issues in developmental research are considered. Students will refine skills in the evaluation and communication of psychological research. This course satisfies the “Development & Learning” Breadth Area. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 with a grade of C- or better or with permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have received credit for PSYC 331.

A research experience under the direct supervision of a faculty member. In this course, students will engage in an in-depth investigation of a psychological research question. Students will participate in multiple aspects of the research process (e.g., literature review, hypothesis generation, study design, data collection, coding, data analysis, report writing, presentation). This course emphasizes developing skills in evaluating psychological research, designing and executing empirical projects, analyzing and interpreting research outcomes, and/or communicating the results of psychological research. This course may be applied to the upper level elective major requirement. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: PSYC 206 with a grade of C- or better or PSYC 303 with a grade of C- or better.

The scientific analysis of theoretical and applied topics in health and counseling psychology. Topics vary by semester but may include health promotion and communication, psychology of food and drink, motivation and emotion, psychotherapy process, multicultural counseling competence, or stress management. This course emphasizes developing skills in evaluating psychological research, designing and executing empirical projects, analyzing and interpreting research outcomes, and communicating the results of psychological research. This course satisfies the “Health & Counseling” Breadth Area. Prerequisite: PSYC 206 with a grade of C- or better or PSYC 303 with a grade of C- or better. Not open to students who have received credit for PSYC 370 without consent of the department chair.

The scientific analysis of current theoretical and applied topics in culture and community. Topics vary by semester but may include psychology of climate change; ethnic minority psychology; and sexual orientation and gender diversity (LGBTQ+ issues). This course emphasizes developing skills in evaluating psychological research, designing and executing empirical projects, analyzing and interpreting research outcomes, and communicating the results of psychological research. Lecture and laboratory. This course satisfies the “Culture & Community” Breadth Area. Prerequisite: PSYC 206 with a grade of C- or better or PSYC 303 with a grade of C- or better. Not open to students who have received credit for PSYC 365 without consent of the department chair.

The scientific analysis of human behavior in a social context. Topics vary by semester but may include self and self-regulation, stereotyping and prejudice, attitudes/persuasion, interpersonal interactions, social influence, and social perception/cognition. This course emphasizes developing skills in evaluating psychological research, designing and executing empirical projects, analyzing and interpreting research outcomes, and communicating the results of psychological research. This course satisfies the “Social & Cognitive Processes” Breadth Area. Prerequisite: PSYC 206 with a grade of C- or better or PSYC 303 with a grade of C- or better. Not open to students who

The scientific analysis of topics in human development. Topics vary by semester but may include adolescence, adulthood & aging, and socioemotional development. This course emphasizes developing skills in evaluating psychological research, designing and executing empirical projects, analyzing and interpreting research outcomes, and communicating the results of psychological research.  This course satisfies the “Development & Learning” Breadth Area. Prerequisite: PSYC 206 with a grade of C- or better or PSYC 303 with a grade of C- or better. Not open to students who have received credit for PSYC 330 without consent of the department chair.

The scientific analysis of topics in cognition. Topics vary by semester but may include perceptual processes, attention, memory, categorization, critical thinking, and decision making. This course emphasizes developing skills in evaluating psychological research, designing and executing empirical projects, analyzing and interpreting research outcomes, and communicating the results of psychological research. This course satisfies the “Social & Cognitive Processes” Breadth Area. Prerequisite: PSYC 206 with a grade of C- or better or PSYC 303 with a grade of C- or better. Not open to students who have received credit for PSYC 324 without consent of the department chair.