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Psychology Spring 2026
Undergraduate
PSYC 100: Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)
Introduces psychology as scientific discipline. Examines concepts and methods in learning, motivation, development, personality, and measurement. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
PSYC 211: Lifespan Development (3 Credits)
Review of major developmental theories including perspectives of childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
PSYC 231: Social Psychology (3 Credits)
Study of human behavior development in a social matrix, including such topics as socialization, cultural behavior, group norms, and attitude formation. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
PSYC 300: Statistics in Psychology (4 Credits)
Descriptive and inferential statistics in design, analysis, and interpretation of psychological research with practical application using computers in laboratory. Notes: Students are strongly encouraged to take PSYC 301 concurrently. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: 6 credits of PSYC and 3 credits of MATH course work or permission of instructor.
Recommended Corequisite: Students are strongly encouraged to take PSYC 301.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
PSYC 301: Research Methods in Psychology (4 Credits)
General research design in psychology, with an emphasis on experimental design and control. Topics include use of human participants in research, reliability and validity, observational methods, and survey and longitudinal designs. Notes: Students are strongly encouraged to take PSYC 300 concurrently. Laboratory work will include designing and running research studies and writing manuscripts using appropriate style and format. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100, ENGH 302, and either PSYC 300, STAT 250, or STAT 350 or equivalent.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
PSYC 304: Principles of Learning (4 Credits)
Principles of animal learning, including such topics as classical and operant conditioning, discrimination learning, and animal cognition. Notes: Laboratory projects require working with computer simulations. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 302 and PSYC 300 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
PSYC 309: Sensation, Perception, and Information Processing (4 Credits)
Principles of perception, including topics such as psychophysics, perceptual organization, perceptual learning, and perceptual constancies. Notes: Laboratory projects demonstrate and investigate perceptual phenomena. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 300, PSYC 301, and ENGH 302.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 309 - 001: Sens/Percept/Info Proc — Matthew S. Peterson — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Nguyen Engineering Building 1107
- PSYC 309 - 201: Lab for Lecture 001 — 08:30 AM to 10:20 AM F - Innovation Hall 203
- PSYC 309 - 202: Lab for Lecture 001 — 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM F - Innovation Hall 317
PSYC 312: Educational Psychology (3 Credits)
Enables students to apply psychological principles to the learning process in the classroom context. Examines the theoretical and applied aspects of learning, motivation, human development, personality, assessment, and evaluation in educational settings. Corresponding implications for effective teaching will be discussed. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
PSYC 313: Child Development (3 Credits)
Study of human psychological development from conception to adolescence including such topics as genetic factors, emotional and intellectual growth, and environmental influences. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or equivalent.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 313 - 001: Child Development — Allison E Jack — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Buchanan Hall D001
- PSYC 313 - DL1: Child Development - Online
PSYC 314: Adolescent Development (3 Credits)
Study of the biological and cultural changes accompanying adolescence, including the effect of these changes on emotional, intellectual, and social development. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or equivalent.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 314 - 001: Adolescent Development — Olga Kornienko — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - Krug Hall 5
- PSYC 314 - DL1: Adolescent Development - Online
PSYC 317: Cognitive Psychology (3 Credits)
An in-depth overview of important topics in cognitive psychology, including memory, attention, pattern recognition, problem solving, reasoning, and psycholinguistics. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: Six credits of psychology or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
PSYC 320: Psychological Tests and Measurements (4 Credits)
Examination and application of principles underlying the theory, interpretation, and administration of psychological tests, including a study of tests of intelligence, achievement, and ability. This course may count for both the Applied Psychology and Experimental Psychology lab requirements or for both the Applied Psychology and Technical Writing requirements. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 300 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 320 - 2D1: Lab for Lecture DL1 - Online
- PSYC 320 - 2D2: Lab for Lecture DL1 - Online
- PSYC 320 - DL1: Psyc Tests and Measurement — Deborah E. Rupp - Online
PSYC 321: Clinical Psychology (3 Credits)
Examines evidence-based psychological assessment and psychotherapy techniques to understand, prevent, and treat psychological distress and dysfunction and promote well-being. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 325 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 321 - DL1: Clinical Psychology — Jerome Short - Online
- PSYC 321 - DL2: Clinical Psychology - Online
PSYC 322: Behavior Modification (3-5 Credits)
Examination of experimental principles of human and animal learning within theoretical framework of applied behavior analysis, including design, implementation, and evaluation of operant intervention programs across a wide variety of human situations. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 324 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
PSYC 324: Personality Theory (3 Credits)
Introduction to classical and contemporary theories of personality, and comparative evaluation of major theories in terms of relevant studies. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 324 - DL1: Personality Theory — Gerald Matthews - Online
PSYC 325: Psychopathology (3 Credits)
Study of mental health and psychological disorders, including depression, anxiety, childhood disorders, stress and trauma-related disorders, serious mental illness, and others. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 and either PSYC 211, 231, or 324 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
PSYC 326: Therapeutic Communication Skills (3 Credits)
Introduction to understanding and use of basic therapeutic communication skills used in clinical and counseling psychology. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: PSYC 325C-, 325XS or L325.
C- Requires minimum grade of C-.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 326 - DL1: Therapeutic Communicat Skills - Online
- PSYC 326 - DL2: Therapeutic Communicat Skills — Jerry L. Mize — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Online
PSYC 327: Psychology in the Community (3 Credits)
Individual placements in applied psychology settings. Notes: A maximum of 6 credits of PSYC 327, 328, 421, and 422 can be applied to the psychology major. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC major with 6 hours of PSYC and permission of associate chair for undergraduate studies.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 327 - DL1: Psychology in the Community — Michael E Hurley — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM R - Online
PSYC 328: Psychology in the Community Laboratory (1 Credit)
Consists of a one-hour service learning component linked to selected psychology courses. Note: A maximum of 6 credits of PSYC 327 and 328 can be applied to the psychology major. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC major with 6 hours of PSYC and permission of instructor and associate chair for undergraduate studies.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 328 - DL1: Psychology in the Community — Michael E Hurley — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM R - Online
PSYC 333: Psychology in the Workplace (3 Credits)
This course reviews evidence-based approaches for promoting effective, satisfying, and just workplaces. Emphasis is placed on best practices for hiring, evaluating, training, motivating, leading, and retaining employees. This course surveys the field of Industrial-Organizational Psychology and will benefit students interested in understanding the workplace and navigating it effectively and equitably. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 333 - 001: Industrial/Organizational Psyc — Yijue Liang — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR - Music Theater Building 1006
- PSYC 333 - DL1: Industrial/Organizational Psyc — Nastassia Savage - Online
PSYC 335: Psychology of Creativity and Innovation (3 Credits)
Creativity and innovation take place in many domains such business, science and the arts. Learn the distinction between creativity and innovation. Apply findings from the scientific literature about the antecedents of creativity and innovation including emotions, cognition, individual differences, and social contexts. Experiment with ways to enhance your creativity and skills for innovation. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 335 - 001: Psychology Creativity/Innovatn — Thalia R Goldstein — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Nguyen Engineering Building 1108
PSYC 340: Human Factors Psychology (3 Credits)
Reviews history and current practice of optimal product and system design as a function of psychology. Includes a brief history of human factors psychology, a review of human memory and attentional systems as they relate to product and system design, and an introduction to current methods used to analyze and redesign products and systems for optimal human interaction. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 340 - DL1: Human Factors Psychology — Yi-Ching Lee - Online
PSYC 351: Introduction to Health Psychology (3 Credits)
Examines psychological and behavioral processes in health, illness, and healthcare including research findings, methods, theories, and evidence-based practices. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 351 - DL1: Intro to Health Psychology — Jerome Short - Online
PSYC 362: Psychology of Gender (3 Credits)
Behavior and attitudes of women; influence of chromosomes and hormones on behavior, influence of culture on sex role differentiation, and theories of sex role development. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100, BIOL 103, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 362 - DL1: Psychology of Gender - Online
PSYC 365: Psychology of Stress and Coping (3 Credits)
Exploration of theory in physiological and psychological mechanisms in stress and its management. Covers practice and application of theory in the human stress experience and response, related interventions, and coping strategies in the biological, social, psychological, and behavioral domains. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
PSYC 372: Biopsychology (3 Credits)
Survey of neuroscience, including basic neuroanatomy, neural and synaptic transmission, neural mechanisms underlying normal and abnormal behavior, and biological mechanisms of drug action. Students may earn credit for PSYC 372 and either PSYC 375 or PSYC 376, but they may not earn credit for all three. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100, BIOL 103 with BIOL 106 & BIOL 107; or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
PSYC 373: Biopsychology Laboratory (2 Credits)
Functional anatomy and physiology of the brain, including dissection of brain and eye, and a demonstration and practice in research methods for studying physiological mechanisms underlying behavior. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 372 or 375, or permission of instructor. Concurrent enrollment is also permitted.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
PSYC 375: Brain and Sensory Processes (3 Credits)
First half of comprehensive survey of neuroscience, including basic neuroanatomy, neural and synaptic transmission, neural mechanisms underlying normal and abnormal behavior, and biological mechanisms of drug action. Notes: Students may earn credit for 372 and either 375 or 376, but they may not earn credit for all three. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 with a grade of C- or better, and BIOL 103, BIOL 106 & 107, or BIOL 213; or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 375 - DL1: Brain and Sensory Processes — Craig McDonald - Online
- PSYC 375 - DL2: Brain and Sensory Processes - Online
PSYC 376: Brain and Behavior (3 Credits)
Second half of a comprehensive survey of neuroscience, including neural mechanisms underlying normal and abnormal behavior. Notes: Students may earn credit for 372 and either 375 or 376, but they may not earn credit for all three. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: PSYC 372C, 372XS, 375C, 375XS, L372 or L375.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 376 - 001: Brain and Behavior — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - Planetary Hall 120
- PSYC 376 - DL1: Brain and Behavior - Online
PSYC 379: Applied Cross-Cultural Psychology (3 Credits)
A review of important landmarks in cross-cultural research, showing how this research impacts psychology as a discipline. Emphasizes an empirical approach to cross-cultural study and includes topics such as theoretical and empirical developments in cross-cultural psychology, development of coherent schemas to guide cross-cultural research and interventions, comparison of psychology's goals and assumptions in Western and other cultures, and integration of course materials into educational and career goals of students. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 379 - DL1: Applied Cross-Cultur Psy — Erin Quinlivan Murdoch - Online
PSYC 380: Introduction to Forensic Psychology (3 Credits)
Explores the differing, yet varied facets of the field of forensic psychology including landmark legal cases relevant to psychology, potential careers in forensic psychology, police psychology, expert testimony, forensic psychological assessment, psychopathy, homeland security, ethics, correctional psychology, and issues in working in the juvenile justice system. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 380 - DL1: Intro Forensic Psychology — Sybil Smith-Gray - Online
- PSYC 380 - DL2: Intro Forensic Psychology — Sybil Smith-Gray - Online
PSYC 381: Mental Illness and Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
Examines the frequent intersection of individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness and the criminal justice system. Includes case studies that demonstrate possible judicial, therapeutic, correctional, and post-adjudication outcomes. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 325.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 381 - 001: Mental Illness/Criminal Justic — Justin Ramsdell — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - Enterprise Hall 178
- PSYC 381 - DL1: Mental Illness/Criminal Justic - Online
PSYC 382: Psychology of Crime Victims (3 Credits)
Explores short-term and long-term psychological effects of crime on victims through interviews with survivors of childhood abduction, elder abuse, intimate partner violence, and child abuse, among others. Evaluates roles and responsibilities of mental professionals and law enforcement when interacting with crime victims. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 382 - 001: Psychology of Crime Victims — Justin Ramsdell — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Enterprise Hall 178
- PSYC 382 - DL1: Psychology of Crime Victims — Sybil Smith-Gray - Online
PSYC 399: Psychology: College to Career (3 Credits)
Emphasizes development and readiness for a profession in the social sciences through self-assessment and professional skill acquisition. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: At least 30 hours of completed college coursework and a declared major in the social sciences or permission of the instructor.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 399 - DL1: Psychology: College to Career — Erin Quinlivan Murdoch - Online
- PSYC 399 - DL2: Psychology: College to Career — Michael E Hurley - Online
- PSYC 399 - DL3: Psychology: College to Career — Alison Heinhold Melley - Online
PSYC 405: Mystery, Madness, and Murder (3 Credits)
Multidisciplinary approach to taboo topics that fascinate and frighten us. Instructors from disciplines across the arts and sciences bring expertise and diverse perspectives to provocative issues such as cannibalism and serial murder. Students learn to think critically and objectively while examining use in myth, literature, and popular culture. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
PSYC 412: Supporting Our Community: Emotional Support Line Training & Practicum (0-3 Credits)
This online course will provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to learn basic therapeutic skills through intensive instruction and supervision, and support either the English or Spanish-speaking community through the GMU Center for Community Mental Health emotional support lines. Students will learn how to build rapport, assess the varied needs of individuals in distress and provide appropriate emotional support. Students will apply skills learned in the course by answering the calls of English or Spanish-speaking callers in need of assistance. The CCMH emotional support lines are open 12 hours/day, 7 days/week. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Psychology.
Schedule Type: Fieldwork
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 412 - DL1: Emotional Support Line — Kathleen Hor Yan Khong — 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM TR - Online
- PSYC 412 - DL2: Emotional Support Line — Kathleen Hor Yan Khong - Online
PSYC 414: Behavior Disorders of Childhood (3 Credits)
Review of the theories, methods, and research dealing with emotional and behavioral disorders of children. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 313 and 325 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
PSYC 415: Psychological Factors in Aging (3 Credits)
Examination of the sensory, perceptual, intellectual, personality, health, and familial changes that occur as people age and adjust into their later years. Common and more serious adjustment difficulties and developments are discussed with attention to impacts on the individual and the family. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
PSYC 417: Science of Well Being (3 Credits)
This course will examine and interpret the latest research in social, personality, and clinical psychology on well-being, character strengths, and personal growth. Emphasis will be placed on the ways in which scientists generate hypotheses regarding the nature of positive psychological traits and processes and the methods by which these ideas are tested. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 417 - 001: Science of Well Being — Todd B. Kashdan — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR
PSYC 418: Death, Dying, and Grieving (3 Credits)
Advanced survey of processes of grieving and their relationship to death and dying. Topics include ways of dying, effects of death on loved ones, and care for the terminally ill. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to PSYC 518.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 418 - DL1: Death, Dying, and Grieving — Rebecca Susan Morse - Online
PSYC 427: Community Engagement for Social Change (3 Credits)
Explores social problems and interpersonal, intrapersonal, and social aspects of addressing them. Addresses both theoretical aspects of social problems through readings and class discussion and application through community service. This course may count for both Applied Psychology and Professional Development requirements. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 427 - 001: Community Engagement — Lauren B Cattaneo — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Innovation Hall 209
PSYC 430: Clinical Practicum in Psychology (3 Credits)
Gain professional experience in a clinical setting. This course takes place at the GMU Center for Psychological Services, a mental health training center that serves the community. Enrolled students provide reception room service to clients at the center, learning aspects of the center administration and acquiring relevant skills in the field. This course may count for both Applied Psychology and Professional Development requirements. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Schedule Type: Fieldwork
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 430 - 001: Clinical Practicum in Psych — 05:00 PM to 06:15 PM R
PSYC 435: Personnel Training and Development: A Psychological Perspective (3 Credits)
Overview and critique of training methods used in industry from viewpoint of psychological theory, including simulations, on-the-job training, supervisory/leadership skills training, computer-assisted instruction, and programmed texts. Principles of needs analysis, program development, and program evaluation are discussed within framework of industrial psychology. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 333, PSYC 320 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
PSYC 440: Forensic Psychology: Science and Pseudoscience (3 Credits)
Provides a critical, evidenced-based, examination of common psychological practices and constructs in the field of forensic psychology including psychological assessments, expert testimony, risk assessment, hypnosis, criminal profiling, polygraph examination, and methods of interrogation. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 440 - DL1: Forensic Psyc Scienc/Pseudosci — Sybil Smith-Gray - Online
PSYC 441: Criminal Behavior: Psychological and Neurological Aspects (3 Credits)
Considers the psychological factors and structural and functional neurological differences that influence criminal behaviors including murder, sexual assault, fraud, intimate partner violence, and arson. The predictive and explanatory abilities of neuroimaging with respect to the criminal acts in question, as well as the role of neuroimaging in the judicial system, will also be explored. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 441 - 001: Criminal Behavior Psycho/Neuro — Justin Ramsdell — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Exploratory Hall (formerly Science and Tech II) L102
PSYC 461: Special Topics (0-3 Credits)
Selected topics reflecting interest in specialized areas. Notes: Topic announced in advance. May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
7 Sections Currently Scheduled »
- PSYC 461 - 001: Behavioral Chemistry — Theodore Constantine Dumas — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - East Building 134
- PSYC 461 - DL2: Understanding Your Brain — Doris Bitler Davis - Online
- PSYC 461 - DL3: Canine Cognition — Doris Bitler Davis - Online
- PSYC 461 - DL4: Intrnship in Clin Psyc — Jerome Short — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM F - Online
- PSYC 461 - DL7: Sup Yth Mntl Hlth Wrkfc — Lucy McClellan — 08:30 AM to 09:45 AM MW - Online
- PSYC 461 - DL8: Black Childhoods — Wendi N. Manuel-Scott - Online
- PSYC 461 - 002: Psychology of Eating — Emma G Casey — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - East Building 122
PSYC 466: Psychology of Intimate Relationships (3 Credits)
Advanced survey of theories and research related to intimate relationships, including romantic relations and those among family members and friends in diverse cultural and relationship contexts. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 and PSYC 231; PSYC 324 recommended.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
PSYC 467: The Psychology of Working in Groups and Teams (3 Credits)
Teaches knowledge and the skills to meet communication, interpersonal, and task-related challenges that arise when functioning in work teams. Through readings, classroom activities, and applied problem-solving exercises, students acquire or refine team-related competencies. Students study theory of group and team processes while gaining insight from feedback on their behavior in exercises to become more effective team members. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: 60 credit hours, including PSYC 100, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
PSYC 480: Biological Bases of Alzheimer's Disease (3 Credits)
A survey of the causes, symptoms, drug treatments, risk factors and preventative measures associated with Alzheimer's disease. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 375, PSYC 376, equivalent course, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 480 - DL1: Biological Bases of Alzheimer — Karin Alicia Pedemonte - Online
PSYC 490: Psychology Honors I (3 Credits)
Review of topics and issues in psychology, including historical overview, theory and supporting data, and influences on behavior. Notes: Topics vary. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to psychology department Honors program.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 490 - 001: Psychology Honors I — Jennifer Brielmaier — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Krug Hall 253
PSYC 492: RS: Psychology Honors III (3 Credits)
Completion of final honors project or thesis. Students must complete project or thesis, and present oral defense to committee and poster to class. Students also expected to prepare proposal to present project or thesis at regional or national conference, or prepare manuscript for publication in appropriate journal. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex
Specialized Designation: Research/Scholarship Intensive
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 491 and approval of final honors project for thesis.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 492 - 001: RS: Psychology Honors III — Jennifer Brielmaier — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM F - Krug Hall 253 - Hybrid
PSYC 461: Special Topics (0-3 Credits)
Selected topics reflecting interest in specialized areas. Notes: Topic announced in advance. May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
7 Sections Currently Scheduled »
- PSYC 461 - 001: Behavioral Chemistry — Theodore Constantine Dumas — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - East Building 134
- PSYC 461 - DL2: Understanding Your Brain — Doris Bitler Davis - Online
- PSYC 461 - DL3: Canine Cognition — Doris Bitler Davis - Online
- PSYC 461 - DL4: Intrnship in Clin Psyc — Jerome Short — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM F - Online
- PSYC 461 - DL7: Sup Yth Mntl Hlth Wrkfc — Lucy McClellan — 08:30 AM to 09:45 AM MW - Online
- PSYC 461 - DL8: Black Childhoods — Wendi N. Manuel-Scott - Online
- PSYC 461 - 002: Psychology of Eating — Emma G Casey — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - East Building 122
Graduate
PSYC 518: Death, Dying, and Grieving (3 Credits)
Advanced survey of processes of grieving and their relationship to death and dying. Topics include ways of dying, effects of death on loved ones, and care for the terminally ill. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to PSYC 418.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 518 - DL1: Death, Dying, and Grieving — Rebecca Susan Morse - Online
PSYC 559: Behavioral Chemistry (3 Credits)
Neurochemistry and neuroendocrinology, including neurotransmitter synthesis, genetic aspects of neural functioning, mechanisms of action of neurotransmitters and second messenger systems, regulation of neuroendocrine systems, neuroendocrine effects on behavior, and neuroimmunology. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 372, or 375 and 376; or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 559 - 001: Behavioral Chemistry — Theodore Constantine Dumas — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - East Building 134
PSYC 592: Special Topics (1-6 Credits)
Special topics reflecting interests in specialized areas. Notes: Topic announced in advance. May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
7 Sections Currently Scheduled »
- PSYC 592 - 001: Gen AI & LLMs for IO Psy Rsch — Philseok Lee — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Innovation Hall 137
- PSYC 592 - 002: Lrng & Dvlpmt thru Play & Imag — Thalia R Goldstein — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Innovation Hall 316
- PSYC 592 - DL1: Canine Cognition — Doris Bitler Davis - Online
- PSYC 592 - DL2: Bio Bases of Alzheimer's Disea — Karin Alicia Pedemonte - Online
- PSYC 592 - 004: Consulting Skills — Nastassia Savage — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM MW - Enterprise Hall 173
- PSYC 592 - DL3: Trnsfrmg Acdmia & Rsrch wth AI - Online
- PSYC 592 - DL4: Black Childhoods — Wendi N. Manuel-Scott - Online
PSYC 615: Language Development (3 Credits)
Seminar covering theory and research on acquisition of language, including biological and environmental influences and constraints; research methods; role of parents; individual and cultural differences; links between language and other domains of development including cognitive, behavioral, social, and emotional; language and the brain; animal language; bilingualism; and atypical language development. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: 3 credits graduate Developmental Psychology or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 615 - 001: Language Development — Adam Winsler — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - Innovation Hall 317
PSYC 631: Industrial and Personnel Testing and Evaluation (3 Credits)
Study of administration, scoring, and interpretation of standard tests used by industry for selection and assessment of personnel. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 300 and 320.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus or Senior Plus.
Enrollment limited to students in the LA-MA-PSYC or LA-PHD-PSYC programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 631 - 001: Indus and Pers Test/Eval — Deborah E. Rupp — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM M - Research Hall 201
PSYC 643: General Linear Modeling II (4 Credits)
Second of a two-course sequence serving to introduce psychology graduate students to statistics, research methodology, research design, and measurement from the vantage point of the general linear model. Furthers knowledge in the General Linear Model to allow students to evaluate assumptions, deal with group comparisons, work with repeated measures, and address moderation and mediation. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to PSYC 652, PSYC 754.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 642 or equivalent
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.
PSYC 644: Methods for Social Research (3 Credits)
Examines issues in basic and applied social science methodology including internal validity, causal generalization, and construct validity. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 644 - 001: Methods for Social Research — William S Helton — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - Innovation Hall 316
PSYC 645: Research Methods in Human Factors and Applied Cognition (3 Credits)
Hands-on approach to selected current or classical human factors/applied cognition research methods; exact methods announced in advance. Potential methods include cognitive task analysis, usability evaluation methods, critical incident analysis, reliability analysis, workload measures, verbal protocol analysis, and engineering models of human performance. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 530 and 611.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 645 - 001: Rsch Meth:Hm Fact/Apl Cg — Gerald Matthews — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM T - David J. King Hall 2073A
PSYC 646: Longitudinal Data Analysis (3 Credits)
Examines techniques for measuring developmental change across lifespan. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 642
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus or Senior Plus.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 646 - 001: Longitudinal Data Analysis — Timothy W Curby — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR - Krug Hall 253
PSYC 668: Personality: Theoretical and Empirical Approaches (3 Credits)
Presents comprehensive overview of current theoretical and empirical approaches to personality. Emphasizes areas of special relevance to clinical, developmental, and industrial/ organizational psychology. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 324 (or equivalent) or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus or Senior Plus.
Enrollment limited to students in the LA-MA-PSYC or LA-PHD-PSYC programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 668 - 001: Personality:Thr/Emp Appr — Reeshad S. Dalal — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Enterprise Hall 173
PSYC 685: Cognitive Neuroscience (3 Credits)
Provides an overview of the neural basis of human mental functions. Uses neuroimaging (PET, fMRI, ERPs, TMS, etc.), computational, and information-processing methods to examine functions such as attention, memory, language, emotion, and decision making. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Psychology.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 685 - 001: Cognitive Neuroscience — James C Thompson — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Innovation Hall 131
PSYC 702: Biological Bases of Human Behavior (3 Credits)
Surveys biological bases of behavior, including such topics as neural conduction, role of specific neurotransmitters, cortical functioning, and brain disorders. Notes: Open only to degree students. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Psychology.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 702 - 001: Biol Bases Human Behav — Leah M Adams — 01:15 PM to 02:45 PM M - Online
PSYC 703: Social Bases of Behavior (3 Credits)
Surveys social influences on behavior, including group processes, person perception, and attitude formation. Notes: Open only to degree students. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Psychology.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 703 - 001: Social Bases of Behavior — Nastassia Savage — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M - Research Hall 201
- PSYC 703 - 002: Social Bases of Behavior — Nastassia Savage — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM W - Music Theater Building 1008
PSYC 734: Seminar in Human Factors and Applied Cognition (3 Credits)
Emphasizes current research and application of human factors, ergonomics, applied cognition, and applied perception. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: Six graduate credits in Human Factors and Applied Cognition or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 734 - 001: Python for Psych — Matthew S. Peterson — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - David J. King Hall 2074
PSYC 737: Psychology of Human-Technology Interaction (3 Credits)
Emphasizes current research and development in human-computer interaction, cognitive systems engineering, cognitive ergonomics, and cognitive engineering. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: 6 graduate credits in human factors and applied cognition or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 737 - 001: Human - AI Interaction — Eileen Roesler — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM T - East Building 134
PSYC 768: Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science (3 Credits)
Emphasizes current research in cognitive science. Topics may include computational cognitive models, nature of expertise, diagrammatic reasoning, display-based problem solving, visual attention, decision making, goal-based versus event-based cognition, and situated action. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 12 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 530 or 701.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 768 - 001: Human-AI Interaction — Eileen Roesler — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - David J. King Hall 2073A
PSYC 792: Psychology Practicum (1-6 Credits)
Supervised experience working in applied, school, or agency settings. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to psychology graduate program.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 792 - 001: Comp Assmt Practicum — Danielle Dufresne — 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM F
PSYC 811: Psychological Assessment II (4 Credits)
Second of required two-course sequence that provides comprehensive coverage of principles, strategies, and techniques of psychological assessment. Emphasizes empirically supported methods. Notes: Open to clinical psychology PhD students, or other students with permission of instructor. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 810.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Psychology.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 811 - 001: Psychological Assessment II — Camelia Harb — 01:00 PM to 03:40 PM T
- PSYC 811 - 201: Lab for Lecture 001 — Abby Fry — 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM M
PSYC 813: Supervision, Consultation, and Interprofessional Skills (3 Credits)
Offers advanced graduate students in health service psychology a foundation in supervision, consultation, and interprofessional/interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy or Graduate.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
PSYC 850: Teaching Practicum in Psychology (2 Credits)
Workshop in effective teaching of selected undergraduate psychology courses. Required of and designed to guide graduate teaching assistants assigned to teach undergraduate course (not a lab) for first time. Topics include course planning, syllabus development, lecture resources, effective lecturing skills, use of audio visuals, leading of classroom discussion, construction and grading of exams, student writing, instructional technology, and handling of student questions and problems. Individual critiques of teaching. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Psychology.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 850 - 001: Teaching Practicum in Psyc — Alison Heinhold Melley — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Innovation Hall 139
PSYC 861: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth (3 Credits)
Teaches the selection, evaluation, and application of empirically supported interventions for children and adolescents with a focus on cognitive-behavioral interventions. Instruction in evidence based assessments, cognitive-behavioral case conceptualization, outcome evaluation, and consultation. Supervision of cognitive-behavioral therapy with youth. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 861 - 001: Cognitive Behav Therapy Youth — Amanda L Sanchez — Christianne Esposito-Smythers
PSYC 862: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults (3 Credits)
Teaches the principles of cognitive-behavioral theory, conceptualization and psychotherapy techniques for psychological problems with adults. Supervision of cognitive-behavioral therapy with adults. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 862 - 001: Cognitive Behav Therapy Adults — Kevin Christopher Young — Camelia Harb — 09:30 AM to 12:10 PM F
PSYC 864: Foundations of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy (3 Credits)
This course is designed to begin preparing you as a professional therapist by providing you with a full introduction to key theoretical and evidence-based foundations of therapy. We will review the basic theories underlying different therapeutic orientations, as well as the literature on evidence-based therapeutic practice, including common factors of effective therapy and specific techniques that have been shown to be effective with a range of conditions. We will also explore how therapist and client identity can interact in therapy, and how to effectively broach sensitive issues (e.g., sexual history and preferences, substance use, experiences of racism and oppression) with clients. This course will utilize several modes of learning, including readings, lecture, discussion, personal reflections, example video/audio recordings, homework, and role plays. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy or Graduate.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 864 - 001: Found. Ev Based Psychotherapy — Camelia Harb — 09:30 AM to 12:10 PM M
PSYC 881: Practicum in Clinical Psychology (1-3 Credits)
Supervised clinical work in a professional psychological services setting. Usually includes practice in psychological assessment and clinical interventions, but can also include supervision, consultation, and program evaluation. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 21 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral concentration in clinical psychology and permission of director.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Psychology.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 881 - 001: Practicum in Clinical Psych — Robyn Mehlenbeck — Sarah Fischer — 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM M - Online
PSYC 885: Clinical Externship (0 Credits)
Individual placements in psychological assessment or psychotherapy service settings. Notes: Open only to clinical psychology PhD students in the third year or more of training. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the degree.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Psychology.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
PSYC 889: Structural Equation Modeling and Meta-Analysis (3 Credits)
Offers advanced instruction on meta-analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM). The meta-analysis portion teaches students scoping and formulating a research question, searching for effect sizes, coding for study information, conducting and interpreting the analyses, and reporting results. The SEM portion of the course covers topics such as confirmatory analysis, mediation and moderation with latent variables, multiple-group SEM, invariance testing, and longitudinal analysis within SEM. Offered by Psychology. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: ((PSYC 642B-, 642XS, 611B- or 611XS) and (PSYC 643B-, 643XS, 754B- or 754XS)).
B- Requires minimum grade of B-.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy or Graduate.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 889 - 001: SEM/Meta Analysis — Seth Kaplan — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM T - Innovation Hall 317
PSYC 890: Seminar in Professional Psychology (1-3 Credits)
Each section limited to students in one concentration of MA or PhD program. See area coordinator for requirements for section in each track. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 3 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: Student in psychology.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 890 - 001: Prosem in Applied Dev Psyc — Adam Winsler — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM W - Planetary Hall 212
PSYC 892: Special Topics in Psychology (1-6 Credits)
Selected topics reflecting specialized areas in psychology. Notes: Open only to PhD students. Content varies. May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 17 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
6 Sections Currently Scheduled »
- PSYC 892 - 001: Gen AI & LLMs for IO Psy Rsch — Philseok Lee — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Innovation Hall 137
- PSYC 892 - 002: Lrng & Dvlpmt thru Play & Imag — Thalia R Goldstein — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Innovation Hall 316
- PSYC 892 - DL1: IO Learning Series — Seth Kaplan — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM T - Online
- PSYC 892 - 004: Consulting Skills — Nastassia Savage — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM MW - Enterprise Hall 173
- PSYC 892 - DL2: Trnsfrmg Acdmia & Rsrch wth AI - Online
- PSYC 892 - DL3: Black Childhoods — Wendi N. Manuel-Scott - Online
PSYC 592: Special Topics (1-6 Credits)
Special topics reflecting interests in specialized areas. Notes: Topic announced in advance. May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
7 Sections Currently Scheduled »
- PSYC 592 - 001: Gen AI & LLMs for IO Psy Rsch — Philseok Lee — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Innovation Hall 137
- PSYC 592 - 002: Lrng & Dvlpmt thru Play & Imag — Thalia R Goldstein — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Innovation Hall 316
- PSYC 592 - DL1: Canine Cognition — Doris Bitler Davis - Online
- PSYC 592 - DL2: Bio Bases of Alzheimer's Disea — Karin Alicia Pedemonte - Online
- PSYC 592 - 004: Consulting Skills — Nastassia Savage — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM MW - Enterprise Hall 173
- PSYC 592 - DL3: Trnsfrmg Acdmia & Rsrch wth AI - Online
- PSYC 592 - DL4: Black Childhoods — Wendi N. Manuel-Scott - Online
PSYC 734: Seminar in Human Factors and Applied Cognition (3 Credits)
Emphasizes current research and application of human factors, ergonomics, applied cognition, and applied perception. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: Six graduate credits in Human Factors and Applied Cognition or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Post-Baccalaureate or Non-Degree Undergraduate degrees may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 734 - 001: Python for Psych — Matthew S. Peterson — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - David J. King Hall 2074
PSYC 737: Psychology of Human-Technology Interaction (3 Credits)
Emphasizes current research and development in human-computer interaction, cognitive systems engineering, cognitive ergonomics, and cognitive engineering. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: 6 graduate credits in human factors and applied cognition or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 737 - 001: Human - AI Interaction — Eileen Roesler — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM T - East Building 134
PSYC 892: Special Topics in Psychology (1-6 Credits)
Selected topics reflecting specialized areas in psychology. Notes: Open only to PhD students. Content varies. May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Psychology. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 17 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
6 Sections Currently Scheduled »
- PSYC 892 - 001: Gen AI & LLMs for IO Psy Rsch — Philseok Lee — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Innovation Hall 137
- PSYC 892 - 002: Lrng & Dvlpmt thru Play & Imag — Thalia R Goldstein — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Innovation Hall 316
- PSYC 892 - DL1: IO Learning Series — Seth Kaplan — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM T - Online
- PSYC 892 - 004: Consulting Skills — Nastassia Savage — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM MW - Enterprise Hall 173
- PSYC 892 - DL2: Trnsfrmg Acdmia & Rsrch wth AI - Online
- PSYC 892 - DL3: Black Childhoods — Wendi N. Manuel-Scott - Online