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Psychology B.A.

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Division of Social Sciences
  • Program Type: Baccalaureate
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2023
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
  • Required credits within the major: 42
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts
The psychology curriculum focuses on understanding scientific methods and applying them to both human and non-human behaviors and mental processes. It provides students with methodological skills, practice in applying these skills, and an introduction to core areas of psychology. The major provides a comprehensive selection of courses that fully prepare students for a wide range of careers and graduate and professional studies. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will be able to apply knowledge of the subareas within psychology to the spectrum of psychological phenomena related to behavior and mental processes and explain how the environment (ranging from biological to sociocultural) affects both. 2. Students will be able to use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena. 3. Students will be able to interpret, design, and conduct psychological research in an ethical manner. 4. Students will be able to communicate scientific findings effectively. 5. Students will be able to apply knowledge of statistical concepts to psychological data.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Admission Requirements
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
General Requirements
All students are required to complete general University and college requirements. For more information, see the general education requirements.
Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 2 semester(s) of any second language. with a grade of C-, or better, or S, or demonstrate proficiency in the language(s) as defined by the department or college.
No grades below C- are allowed. Courses may not be taken S/N, unless offered S/N only. A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required in the major to graduate. The GPA includes all, and only, University of Minnesota coursework. Grades of "F" are included in GPA calculation until they are replaced.
Required Courses
PSY 1051 - Introduction to Psychology [SS] (4.0 cr)
PSY 2001 - Research Methods in Psychology [SS] (4.0 cr)
STAT 1601 - Introduction to Statistics [M/SR] (4.0 cr)
or STAT 2601 - Statistical Methods [M/SR] (4.0 cr)
Take at least one course from each of the following areas. One course must be a designated lab course. Lab courses include: Psy 3101, 3111, 3112, 3201, 3211, 3521.
Learning and Cognition
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
· PSY 3101 - Learning Theory and Behavior Modification (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3111 - Sensation and Perception (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3112 - Cognition (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3504 - Educational Psychology (4.0 cr)
Biological and Comparative Psychology
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
· PSY 3201 - Comparative Psychology [SCI-L] (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3211 - Biological Psychology [SCI-L] (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3216 - Cognitive Neuroscience (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3223 - Hormones and Behavior [SCI] (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3521 - Health Psychology (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3581 - Psychopharmacology (2.0 cr)
Personality and Clinical Psychology
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
· PSY 3302 - Personality (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3313 - Psychopathology (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3314 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (4.0 cr)
· PSY 4101 - Helping Relationships (4.0 cr)
· PSY 4301 - Clinical Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions (4.0 cr)
Developmental Psychology
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
· PSY 2411 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology [SS] (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3051 - The Psychology of Women and Gender [HDIV] (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3401 - Child Development (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3402 - Adolescent and Emerging Adult Development (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3403 - Adult Development and Aging [E/CR] (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3405 - Family Interaction Dynamics [SS] (4.0 cr)
Social and Applied Psychology
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
· PSY 3501 - Social Psychology (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3503 - Consumer Behavior [SS] (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3513 - Negotiation (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3542 - Multicultural Psychology [HDIV] (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3701 - Organizational Behavior [SS] (4.0 cr)
· PSY 4503 - Social Influence and Persuasion (4.0 cr)
Senior Capstone in Psychology
Take at most 4 credit(s) from the following:
· PSY 4910 - Advanced Seminar in Learning or Cognitive Psychology (4.0 cr)
· PSY 4920 - Advanced Seminar in Biological or Comparative Psychology (4.0 cr)
· PSY 4930 - Advanced Seminar in Clinical or Multicultural Psychology (4.0 cr)
· PSY 4940 - Advanced Seminar in Developmental Psychology (4.0 cr)
· PSY 4950 - Advanced Seminar in Social or Organizational Psychology (4.0 cr)
· PSY 4960 - Advanced Seminar in Health Psychology (4.0 cr)
· PSY 4970 - Advanced Seminar in Psychology (4.0 cr)
· Both 4770 and 4772 must be completed to satisfy the Senior Capstone requirement.
· PSY 4770 - Empirical Investigations in Psychology I (2.0 cr)
PSY 4772 - Empirical Investigations in Psychology II (2.0 cr)
Elective Courses
Additional elective credits to total at least 42 credits in the major (including required courses). No more than 4 credits of either IS 3796 or Psy 4896 may be applied to the major. Electives may be selected from any category above (except advanced seminars), and the following:
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
· ECON 3005 - Experimental and Behavioral Economics I (2.0 cr)
· IS 3796 - Interdisciplinary Internship in the Helping Professions (1.0-16.0 cr)
· IS 3800 - Practicum in Social Sciences (1.0-2.0 cr)
· POL 3263 - Political Psychology [SS] (4.0 cr)
· PSY 1026 - Reclaiming Happiness (1.0 cr)
· PSY 1082 - Introduction to Substance-Related & Addictive Disorders [SS] (4.0 cr)
· PSY 2201 - Magical Neuroscience [SS] (4.0 cr)
· PSY 2581 - Drugs and Human Behavior [SS] (2.0 cr)
· PSY 2993 - Directed Study (1.0-5.0 cr)
· PSY 3261 - Human Sexuality (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3611 - History and Philosophy of Psychology [HIST] (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3800 - Research Practicum (1.0-12.0 cr)
· PSY 3993 - Directed Study (1.0-5.0 cr)
· PSY 4102 - Intro to Prof Conduct, Legal Constraints, Ethics in Human Services [E/CR] (2.0 cr)
· PSY 4770 - Empirical Investigations in Psychology I (2.0 cr)
· PSY 4771 - Independent Research in Psychology (1.0-6.0 cr)
· PSY 4772 - Empirical Investigations in Psychology II (2.0 cr)
· PSY 4896 - Field Experiences in Mental Health (1.0-4.0 cr)
· PSY 4993 - Directed Study (1.0-5.0 cr)
· STAT 3601 - Data Analysis [M/SR] (4.0 cr)
· STAT 3611 - Multivariate Statistical Analysis [M/SR] (4.0 cr)
 
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PSY 1051 - Introduction to Psychology (SS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An introduction to the science of mind and behavior. Topics include history of psychology, research methods, biological bases for behavior, life span development, sensation and perception, learning, cognitive and social processes, personality, psychopathology, and applications of psychology.
PSY 2001 - Research Methods in Psychology (SS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Design, analysis, and interpretation of research in psychology. Instruction on different research techniques and ethics in research. Students conduct, analyze, and evaluate empirical research and gain experience preparing APA-style research reports. Includes laboratory/discussion sessions. prereq: 1051, Stat 1601 or Stat 2601, or instr consent
STAT 1601 - Introduction to Statistics (M/SR)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Scope, nature, tools, language, and interpretation of elementary statistics. Descriptive statistics; graphical and numerical representation of information; measures of location, dispersion, position, and dependence; exploratory data analysis. Elementary probability theory, discrete and continuous probability models. Inferential statistics, point and interval estimation, tests of statistical hypotheses. Inferences involving one and two populations, ANOVA, regression analysis, and chi-squared tests; use of statistical computer packages. prereq: high school higher algebra
STAT 2601 - Statistical Methods (M/SR)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Descriptive statistics, elementary probability theory; laws of probability, random variables, discrete and continuous probability models, functions of random variables, mathematical expectation. Statistical inference; point estimation, interval estimation, tests of hypotheses. Other statistical methods; linear regression and correlation, ANOVA, nonparametric statistics, statistical quality control, use of statistical computer packages. prereq: Math 1101 or Math 1021
PSY 3101 - Learning Theory and Behavior Modification
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Prerequisites: 2001 or #
Typically offered: Every Fall
Major theories of learning and their importance for understanding human and nonhuman behavior. Classical and operant conditioning, generalization, discrimination, stimulus control, animal cognition. Behavior modification theories and techniques and their application to clinical populations. Lab projects demonstrate learning and behavior modification theories, concepts, and techniques and illustrate research methods and theory testing. Includes lab. prereq: 2001 or instr consent
PSY 3111 - Sensation and Perception
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Prerequisites: 2001 or #
Typically offered: Every Fall
Empirical study of sensory processes and perceptual organization with emphasis on vision and audition. Anatomy and physiology of sense organs, psychophysics, signal detection theory, attention, speech perception, and perceptual-motor coordination. Includes lab. prereq: 2001 or instr consent
PSY 3112 - Cognition
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Prerequisites: 2001 or #
Typically offered: Every Spring
Empirical study of memory, language behaviors, representation of knowledge, judgment, decision making, problem solving, and creative thinking. Includes lab. prereq: 2001 or instr consent
PSY 3504 - Educational Psychology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Discussion of psychological principles/theories in relation to learning in academic settings. Topics may include: a consideration of developmental and social issues that are likely to impact the learner; a discussion of individual differences in learning; an examination of different theoretical approaches to learning applied specifically to educational settings; an analysis of factors related to student motivation and behavior; and a discussion of issues related to testing and measurement in academic settings. prereq: 1051
PSY 3201 - Comparative Psychology (SCI-L)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Comparison of the causations of human and non-human animal behavior from both an evolutionary and biological point of view. The contributions of evolutionary selection pressures, genetics, environment, learning, and culture on the expression of behavior in a wide variety of species, through topics such as adaptation, fitness, altruism, social behavior, parental care, reproductive behavior, mating systems, and aggression. Focus on explaining modern human behavior as informed by non-human behavior. Includes lab component. prereq: [1051, 2001] or Biol 2111
PSY 3211 - Biological Psychology (SCI-L)
Credits: 4.0 [max 5.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Brain organization and function; an emphasis on an understanding of the neural processes that underlie human and nonhuman behavior. Incorporates information from psychology, neuroscience, endocrinology, physiology, chemistry, neurology, and zoology to investigate the physiological bases of behavior. Topics include sensory processes, drugs and addiction, biological rhythms, sexual differentiation, reproduction, methods in neuroscience, neuropsychological disorders, and clinical assessment. Lab projects focus on neuro-anatomical organization and function of the brain. prereq: 1051 or Biol 1111, Stat 1601 or Stat 2601
PSY 3216 - Cognitive Neuroscience
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Cognitive neuroscience introduces theory and data about how brain activity recorded with non-invasive recording techniques is linked to perceptual, motor, and cognitive function. The main paradigms for structural and functional imaging, as well as localization of function and connectivity, will be discussed. prereq: 1051
PSY 3223 - Hormones and Behavior (SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
This course explores neuroendocrine axes from the perspective of psychology, evolution, comparative physiology, molecular biology, and genetics. Topics include reproduction, biological rhythms, aggression, and cognition with focus on how neuroendocrine factors relate to sociocultural phenomena such as gender, prejudice, and socioeconomic factors. prereq: 1051 or Biol 1111
PSY 3521 - Health Psychology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Health implications of interactions among behavioral, environmental, and physiological states. Physiological bases of behavior and health; stress and coping; behavioral antecedents of disease; psychoneuro-immunology; disease prevention and health promotion. [Note: includes lab component] prereq: 1051, Stat 1601 or Stat 2601
PSY 3581 - Psychopharmacology
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Biological and behavioral aspects of drug use, abuse, and addiction. Includes focus on therapeutic drugs used to treat psychiatric conditions as well as drugs of abuse. prereq: C- or better in 2581
PSY 3302 - Personality
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Prerequisites: 1051 or #
Typically offered: Every Spring
Nature of personality constructs and theories. Conscious vs. nonconscious processes; emotion and motivation; nature and measurement of personal traits; their dimensional structure, stability, development, and heritability. prereq: 1051 or instr consent
PSY 3313 - Psychopathology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Prerequisites: 1051 or #
Typically offered: Every Spring
Psychological disorders and their treatment, including anxiety, personality, mood, schizophrenia, eating, substance and other recognized disorders of adults. prereq: 1051 or instr consent
PSY 3314 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Broad overview of child and adolescent psychopathology--initially focusing on understanding basic concepts, historical context, developmental influences, theoretical perspectives, research methodology, and issues related to classification and assessment--followed by comprehensive information concerning the major childhood disorders (e.g., ADHD, depression, anxiety, pervasive developmental disorders). prereq: 1051 or instr consent
PSY 4101 - Helping Relationships
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Theories of counseling and helping relationships with individuals & groups with psychological/stress disorders (e.g., Substance, Anxiety, Adjustment). Acquisition of helping skills (e.g. client psychoeducation, attending behavior, reflecting skills) and evaluative skills (e.g. orientation, termination). Didactic instruction/practical experiences. prereq: 8 cr 3xxx or 4xxx Psy or Soc or Anth courses or instr consent
PSY 4301 - Clinical Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Evaluation of screenings, intakes, psychological assessments and interventions from different perspectives. Topics: structured and unstructured assessments; motivational interviewing; treatment planning, crisis intervention, reports and record-keeping; family and couples therapy; interpersonal therapy; group therapy; and solution-focused therapy. prereq: 3313 or 4101
PSY 2411 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology (SS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
An introduction to theory, data, and research approaches in development from the prenatal period through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging until the cessation of life. Includes physical, perceptual, cognitive, language, moral, personality, socio-emotional, family, and career development and changes over time, as well as issues of death, dying, and bereavement. Includes a multicultural focus. prereq: 1051
PSY 3051 - The Psychology of Women and Gender (HDIV)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Exploration of the interactive biological, psychological, and socio-cultural processes that shape the lives of women and the experience of gender. Topics include: the psychobiology of sex; the social construction of sex and gender; socialization and development; media representations; identity and sexuality; language and communication; motivation and personality; relationships; work and family lives; mental and physical health; mid- and later life development; victimization; therapy; intersections of race, class, and gender; and feminist approaches to teaching, learning, and knowing. prereq: 1051 or instr consent
PSY 3401 - Child Development
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Theory, data, and research in development from conception to middle childhood. Prenatal and physical development as well as perceptual, cognitive, personality, and social development. Language acquisition and Piaget's theory of cognitive development. prereq: 1051 or instr consent
PSY 3402 - Adolescent and Emerging Adult Development
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Theoretical perspectives and research on adolescence and emerging adulthood as distinct stages of the life cycle. Focuses on developmental issues central to the transition from childhood to adulthood, including: puberty and physical development, cognitive and socioemotional development, identity formation, dating and sexuality, family and peer relationships, school and work, culture and media, and the challenges faced by today's adolescents. prereq: 1051 or instr consent
PSY 3403 - Adult Development and Aging (E/CR)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
An introductory exploration of the health, individual, social, and cultural factors associated with adult development (e.g., young adulthood, middle age, and older adulthood). Provides an overview of current concepts, gerontological theories, and current methodology in the study of adult development and aging. Students become familiar with the physical aging process, society's perceptions of aging, aging family relationships, and end of life preparation and planning. prereq: 1051 or instr consent
PSY 3405 - Family Interaction Dynamics (SS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Family systems are known for their complexity. Focus is on the development of families, their interactive relationships, and the influence of external factors (e.g., stress, addiction) and individual decisions. Includes a general examination of various theories, contemporary research, and practical applications of family life development. Analyze research related to family interaction processes across the family life span with an emphasis on relationship dynamics and cultural differences. [Note: no credit for students who have received cr for Psy 2402] prereq: 1051 or Soc 1101
PSY 3501 - Social Psychology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Theories and research in the study of interpersonal behavior. Topics include prejudice, altruism, persuasion, group dynamics, and social influence. prereq: 1051 or Soc 1101 or instr consent
PSY 3503 - Consumer Behavior (SS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Psy 3503/Mgmt 3503
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Same as Mgmt 3503. Psychological basis for understanding consumers. Some of the topics include consumer behavior, consumer cognitive processes, and consumer judgments and decisions. prereq: Stat 1601 or Stat 2601 or instr consent
PSY 3513 - Negotiation
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Mgmt 3513/Psy 3513
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Same as Mgmt 3513. Examines the theoretical and applied aspects of negotiation. Topics include negotiation theory, strategy, skills and tactics, communication processes, global negotiation, and ethics. Use of negotiation simulations. prereq: 3501 or Mgmt 3221 or Psy/Mgmt 3701
PSY 3542 - Multicultural Psychology (HDIV)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Psy 3541/Psy 3542
Typically offered: Every Spring
Theoretical and methodological approaches to multicultural psychology. Multicultural psychology is the systematic study of behavior, cognition, and affect settings where people of different backgrounds interact. Exploration of these interactions both within and outside of the United States. Topics may include worldviews, communication styles, acculturation, prejudice, white privilege, identity development, physical and mental health, and multicultural competencies. prereq: 1051
PSY 3701 - Organizational Behavior (SS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Mgmt 3701/Psy 3701
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Same as Mgmt 3701. Uses the theories and research of the behavioral sciences to understand how organizations function at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Topics include stress in the workplace; group dynamics; power, leadership, and attribution theory. prereq: Stat 1601 or Stat 2601, jr or sr
PSY 4503 - Social Influence and Persuasion
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Influence agents use social influence tactics and persuasive messages in order to change behaviors and attitudes. This course will examine how theories, concepts, and research from social psychology and related behavioral sciences explain the effectiveness of these social influence tactics and persuasive messages. Some of the topics included in this course are attitudes, attitude change, compliance techniques, source credibility, persuasive messages, and emotional appeals. prereq: 3501 or 3503, Stat 1601 or Stat 2601
PSY 4910 - Advanced Seminar in Learning or Cognitive Psychology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Psy 4710/Psy 4910
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Advanced seminar on selected topics in the area of Learning or Cognitive Psychology. Members of the seminar read and discuss primary source material on a topic of common interest. In addition, each student investigates a related topic in greater depth. The student writes a paper and gives a public presentation based on the in-depth investigation. prereq: 2001, 3101 or 3111 or 3112 or 3504, sr status, instr consent
PSY 4920 - Advanced Seminar in Biological or Comparative Psychology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Psy 4720/Psy 4920
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Advanced seminar on selected topics in the area of Biological and Comparative Psychology. Members of the seminar read and discuss primary source material on a topic of common interest. In addition, each student investigates a related topic in greater depth. The student writes a paper and gives a public presentation based on the in-depth investigation. prereq: 2001, 3201 or 3211, sr status, instr consent
PSY 4930 - Advanced Seminar in Clinical or Multicultural Psychology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Psy 4730/Psy 4930
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Advanced seminar on selected topics in the area of Personality or Clinical Psychology. Members of the seminar read and discuss primary source material on a topic of common interest. In addition, each student investigates a related topic in greater depth. The student writes a paper and gives a public presentation based on the in-depth investigation. prereq: 2001, 3302 or 3313 or 3314 or 3542, sr status, instr consent
PSY 4940 - Advanced Seminar in Developmental Psychology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Psy 4740/Psy 4940
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Advanced seminar on selected topics in the area of Developmental Psychology. Members of the seminar read and discuss primary source material on a topic of common interest. In addition, each student investigates a related topic in greater depth. The student writes a paper and gives a public presentation based on the in-depth investigation. prereq: 2001, 3401 or 3402 or 3403, or 3404, sr status, instr consent
PSY 4950 - Advanced Seminar in Social or Organizational Psychology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Psy 4750/Psy 4950
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Advanced seminar on selected topics in the area of Social Psychology. Members of the seminar read and discuss primary source material on a topic of common interest. In addition, each student investigates a related topic in greater depth. The student writes a paper and gives a public presentation based on the in-depth investigation. prereq: 2001, 3501 or 3503 or 3701, sr status, instr consent
PSY 4960 - Advanced Seminar in Health Psychology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Psy 4760/Psy 4960
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Advanced seminar on selected topics in the area of Health Psychology. Members of the seminar read and discuss primary source material on a topic of common interest. In addition, each student investigates a related topic in greater depth. The student writes a paper and gives a public presentation based on the in-depth investigation. prereq: 2001, 3521 (or 3201 and 3211), sr status, instr consent
PSY 4970 - Advanced Seminar in Psychology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Advanced seminar on selected topics in the area of Psychology. Members of the seminar read and discuss primary source material on a topic selected by the instructor. In addition, each student investigates a related topic in greater depth. The student writes a paper and gives a public presentation based on the in-depth investigation. prereq: 2001, one or more courses from 3 of the 5 psy major cores, sr status, instr consent
PSY 4770 - Empirical Investigations in Psychology I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
This class provides students with an opportunity to conduct their own research. Students work independently or in groups. Students review an area of psychology, generate a hypothesis, design a study and obtain IRB approval. prereq: 2001, instr consent; no credit for 4770 until 4772 is completed
PSY 4772 - Empirical Investigations in Psychology II
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Based on previous work in 4770, students collect and analyze data, submit and present their research to the Undergraduate Research Symposium or other instructor approved venue, and write an APA style research paper. prereq: 4770, instr consent
ECON 3005 - Experimental and Behavioral Economics I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Introduction to economic experiments as controlled tests of microeconomic and game-theoretic behavioral predictions. In-class economic experiments, elements of non-cooperative game theory, results of market and social preference experiments, and empirical applications. prereq: 1101 (or 1111, 1112), Math 1101, Stat 1601 or Stat 2601; or instr consent
IS 3796 - Interdisciplinary Internship in the Helping Professions
Credits: 1.0 -16.0 [max 32.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
One-semester educational experience providing field applications in the helping professions (social work, counseling, casework, child protection services, educational settings, human resource counseling, and the like) for the student's theoretical classroom learning experiences. Prereq-Psy 4102, approved internship form; Psy 4101 recommended.
IS 3800 - Practicum in Social Sciences
Credits: 1.0 -2.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Supervised experience of selected learning activities such as discussion group leader, lab assistant, research assistant, or other teaching-related activities. [Note: no more than 4 credits may be applied to the bachelor of arts degree] prereq: approved practicum form
POL 3263 - Political Psychology (SS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Prerequisites: 1201; Psy 1051 or # recommended
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Examines the intersection of political science and psychology research, particularly on topics such as personality, emotions, and cognition. Explores the various roles of individuals and groups in political decision-making, emphasizing the connections between how we think and learn and how we structure society and make political choices. prereq: 1201; Psy 1051 or instr consent recommended
PSY 1026 - Reclaiming Happiness
Credits: 1.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
How to maintain wellbeing through practices in positive psychology, including cultivating optimism and positive emotions, rewiring negative bias, identifying personal strengths, optimism, gratitude, engagement, meaning and purpose, and positive relationships in support of personal wellbeing and success. [Note: only one credit may be applied to the Psy major or minor]
PSY 1082 - Introduction to Substance-Related & Addictive Disorders (SS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
This introductory course provides an overview of the transdisciplinary foundations of alcohol and drug counseling, theories of chemical dependency, the continuum of care, and the process of change. prereq: 1051 or equiv
PSY 2201 - Magical Neuroscience (SS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
This course will examine cognitive constructs typically considered outside the realm of empiricism, such as love, art, humor, and morality, from a scientific perspective. Discussion will focus the operationalization of subjective experience, evolutionary roots of these constructs, and the value of qualitative vs. quantitative data.
PSY 2581 - Drugs and Human Behavior (SS)
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Survey of psychoactive drugs, their effects on mind and behavior, and prevention and treatment of drug abuse. [Note: no credit for students who have received credit for Psy 1081]
PSY 2993 - Directed Study
Credits: 1.0 -5.0 [max 10.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An on- or off-campus learning experience individually arranged between a student and a faculty member for academic credit in areas not covered in the regular curriculum.
PSY 3261 - Human Sexuality
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Survey of aspects of human sexuality, including intimacy and communication; male and female anatomy, physiology, and response; development of sexual differentiation, gender identity, gender role, and gender orientation; varieties of sexual expression; pregnancy and child birth; contraception and disease prevention; sexual coercion and abuse; sexual dysfunctions and their treatment. prereq: 1051
PSY 3611 - History and Philosophy of Psychology (HIST)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Spring Odd Year
Historical roots and comparative features of major theoretical systems in psychology, including scientific methodology, research interests, and techniques. Movements within psychology that are discussed include: structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestaltism, psychoanalytic, and existential movements and their modern syntheses, as well as other topics of interest to students. prereq: 1051 or instr consent
PSY 3800 - Research Practicum
Credits: 1.0 -12.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Research activity carried out under the supervision of a psychology faculty member.
PSY 3993 - Directed Study
Credits: 1.0 -5.0 [max 10.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An on- or off-campus learning experience individually arranged between a student and a faculty member for academic credit in areas not covered in the regular curriculum.
PSY 4102 - Intro to Prof Conduct, Legal Constraints, Ethics in Human Services (E/CR)
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Concepts of professional ethics in human services professions (e.g. Psychologists, Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Probation Officers); ethically relevant legal mandates and constraints on professional practice (e.g. consultation with other professionals); practical problems in the application of ethical principles (e.g. dual relations). [Note: no credit for students who have received credit for IS 4101] prereq: jr, 8 cr 3xxx or 4xxx Psy or Soc or Anth courses or instr consent
PSY 4770 - Empirical Investigations in Psychology I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
This class provides students with an opportunity to conduct their own research. Students work independently or in groups. Students review an area of psychology, generate a hypothesis, design a study and obtain IRB approval. prereq: 2001, instr consent; no credit for 4770 until 4772 is completed
PSY 4771 - Independent Research in Psychology
Credits: 1.0 -6.0 [max 12.0]
Prerequisites: 2001, #
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Supervised independent research by a student in any area of psychology. A research proposal may be required by a faculty member prior to approval to enroll in the course. The student is required to write an APA style research paper or give a public presentation. prereq: 2001, instr consent
PSY 4772 - Empirical Investigations in Psychology II
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Based on previous work in 4770, students collect and analyze data, submit and present their research to the Undergraduate Research Symposium or other instructor approved venue, and write an APA style research paper. prereq: 4770, instr consent
PSY 4896 - Field Experiences in Mental Health
Credits: 1.0 -4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Individually arranged, supervised observation of and assistance with activities of licensed mental health providers (e.g., Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists) in schools, clinics, hospitals, and other field settings [Note: only 4 cr may be applied to the BA or the Psy major or minor] prereq: normally requires 4101, 4102, other courses appropriate to field experience.
PSY 4993 - Directed Study
Credits: 1.0 -5.0 [max 10.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An on- or off-campus learning experience individually arranged between a student and a faculty member for academic credit in areas not covered in the regular curriculum.
STAT 3601 - Data Analysis (M/SR)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Nature and objectives of statistical data analysis, exploratory and confirmatory data analysis techniques. Some types of statistical procedures; formulation of models, examination of the adequacy of the models. Some special models; simple regression, correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis, analysis of variance, use of statistical computer packages. prereq: 1601 or 2601 or 2611 or instr consent
STAT 3611 - Multivariate Statistical Analysis (M/SR)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Analysis of categorical data. Loglinear models for two- and higher-dimensional contingency tables. Logistic regression models. Aspects of multivariate analysis, random vectors, sample geometry and random sampling, multivariate normal distribution, inferences about the mean vector, MANOVA. Analysis of covariance structures: principal components, factor analysis. Classification and grouping techniques: discrimination and classification, clustering, use of statistical computer packages. prereq: 1601 or 2601 or 2611 or instr consent