• PSYC 3326

    Human Social Relationships
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    Summer 2025

    This course will provide a broad overview of neuroscientific research into social relationships. The field is relatively new, and changing quickly. After a brief review of the neuroscientific methods we are likely to encounter in this literature, the course will be oriented toward readings and discussion, with brief research proposals presented at the end. PSYC 2200 or BIOL 3050 recommended.

  • PSYC 3560

    Undergraduate Teaching Experience
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    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Training for undergraduate teaching assistants to promote course material to assist students enrolled in Psyc active learning courses to perform activities designed for the corresponding discussion/lab section.

  • PSYC 3590

    Research in Psychology
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    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    An original experimental project is undertaken in which each student is responsible for the design and operation of the experiment. S/U grading. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 14 credits of psychology and instructor permission.

  • PSYC 3910

    Psychology Internship Toolkit
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    Last Taught

    Summer 2025

    This course provides skills for students engaged with internships in the field of psychology to create bridges between the classroom and psychology careers in the real world. Students will explore psychology-based career paths, learn about ethics and responsible conduct in psychology, and practice field-specific communication practices.

  • PSYC 4640

    Psychology of Emotions
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    3.92

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This course will survey contemporary research and theory in affective science. We will examine the origins, functions, and behavioral and social consequences of emotions, paying particular attention to cross-cultural and cross-species evidence.

  • PSYC 4645

    Applications of the Culture Cycle
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    3.92

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    In this course we will investigate how historical and social contexts of different types of inequality inform individual¿s psychological processes. Further, we will discuss how these psychological processes may, in turn, exacerbate or mitigate inequality.

  • PSYC 4660

    High-Level Cognition
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    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    This course will cover contemporary data and theory in high level cognitive processes, including reasoning, choice, problem solving, creativity, and collaborative thinking.

  • PSYC 4970

    Distinguished Major Thesis I
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    4.00

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    A two-semester course in which the student prepares a thesis under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. The thesis may be based on empirical research conducted by the student or a critical review or theoretical analysis of existing findings. Prerequisite: Participants in the Distinguished Majors Program in Psychology.

  • PSYC 4980

    Distinguished Major Thesis II
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    3.96

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    A two-semester course in which the student prepares a thesis under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. The thesis may be based on empirical research conducted by the student or a critical review or theoretical analysis of existing findings. Prerequisite: Participants in the Distinguished Majors Program in Psychology.

  • PSYC 5500

    Current Topics in Psychology
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    3.57

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Current topical offerings in Psychology.