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Psychology Fall 2021

Undergraduate

100-Level Courses in PSYC

200-Level Courses in PSYC

300-Level Courses in PSYC

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. 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.

18 Sections Currently Scheduled »

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. Limited to three attempts.

Specialized Designation: Writing Intensive in Major

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 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.

21 Sections Currently Scheduled »

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. Limited to three attempts.

Specialized Designation: Writing Intensive in Major

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 300 or permission of instructor.

Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

6 Sections Currently Scheduled »

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. Limited to three attempts.

Specialized Designation: Writing Intensive in Major

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 300 and PSYC 301.

Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture

Grading:
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 - Horizon Hall 4014
PSYC 309 - 202: Lab for Lecture 001 — 02:30 PM to 04:20 PM R - Innovation Hall 333
PSYC 309 - 201: Lab for Lecture 001 — 12:30 PM to 02:20 PM R - Innovation Hall 333

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. Limited to three attempts.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 312 - 001: Educational Psychology — Megan Stutesman — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Buchanan Hall (formerly Mason Hall) D001

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. Limited to three attempts.

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or equivalent.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 313 - DL1: Child Development — Adam Winsler - Online
PSYC 313 - 001: Child Development — Sabine Doebel — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Krug Hall 204

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. Limited to three attempts.

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or equivalent.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 314 - DL1: Adolescent Development — Lucia Stillerova - Online
PSYC 314 - 001: Adolescent Development — Olga Kornienko — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Innovation Hall 208

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. Limited to three attempts.

Recommended Prerequisite: Six credits of psychology or permission of instructor.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

6 Sections Currently Scheduled »

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. 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.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 320 - 001: Psyc Tests and Measurement — Raymond J Lattanzio — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Krug Hall 19
PSYC 320 - 201: Lab for Lecture 001 — 07:20 PM to 09:10 PM T - Innovation Hall 205
PSYC 320 - 202: Lab for Lecture 001 — 07:20 PM to 09:10 PM R - Innovation Hall 317

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. 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.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 321 - DL1: Clinical Psychology — Aaron David Hunt - Online
PSYC 321 - 001: Clinical Psychology — John Hawley — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - Exploratory Hall (formerly Science and Tech II) L111
PSYC 321 - DL2: Clinical Psychology — Hilah K Kaufman - Online - Section Syllabus

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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 324 - 001: Personality Theory — Raul Gabriel Ramirez — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Krug Hall 5

PSYC 325: Abnormal Psychology (3 Credits)

Study of development of abnormal behavior patterns, including such topics as methods of diagnosis and prevention of serious mental disorders such as psychosomatic disorders, psychoses, character disorders, and intellectual disability. 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.

6 Sections Currently Scheduled »

PSYC 326: Therapeutic Communication Skills (3 Credits)

Introduction to understanding and use of basic therapeutic communication skills used in clinical and counseling psychology. Limited to three attempts.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: PSYC 325^C-, 325^XS 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 326 - 001: Therapeutic Communicat Skills — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Horizon Hall 4016

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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 327 - DL1: Psychology in the Community — Michael E Hurley — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Online

PSYC 328: Psychology in the Community Laboratory (1 credit. Credits)

Consists of a one-hour service learning component linked to selected psychology courses. Notes: A maximum of 6 credits of PSYC 327, 328, 421, and 422 can be applied to the psychology major. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 328 - DL1: Psychology in the Community — Michael E Hurley — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM R - Online

PSYC 333: Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3 Credits)

Examination of application of psychological principles and methods to problems commonly encountered in business and industry. Limited to three attempts.

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 and PSYC 300; or permission of instructor.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 333 - DL1: Industrial/Organizational Psyc — Lauren N. P. Campbell - Online
PSYC 333 - 001: Industrial/Organizational Psyc — Shea Fyffe — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - Krug Hall 5

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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 335 - 001: Psychology Creativity/Innovatn — Thalia R Goldstein — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Krug Hall 5

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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 340 - DL1: Human Factors Psychology — Yi-Ching Lee - 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. Limited to three attempts.

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100, BIOL 103, and BIOL 104 or permission of instructor.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 362 - DL1: Psychology of Gender — Jerry L Mize - Online

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. 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.

6 Sections Currently Scheduled »

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. 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.

9 Sections Currently Scheduled »

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. 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.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 375 - DL1: Brain and Sensory Processes — Craig McDonald - Online
PSYC 375 - 001: Brain and Sensory Processes — Craig McDonald — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Innovation Hall 132

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. Limited to three attempts.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: PSYC 372^C, 372^XS, 375^C, 375^XS, 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 376 - 001: Brain and Behavior — Erin Doherty — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Blue Ridge 129

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. Limited to three attempts.

Mason Core: Global Understanding

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 379 - DL1: Applied Cross-Cultur Psy - Online - Section Syllabus
PSYC 379 - 001: Applied Cross-Cultur Psy — Eric B Shiraev — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Innovation Hall 206

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. Limited to three attempts.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 380 - DL1: Intro Forensic Psychology — Sybil Smith-Gray - Online - Section Syllabus
PSYC 380 - 001: Intro Forensic Psychology — Sybil Smith-Gray — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Enterprise Hall 276 - Section Syllabus
PSYC 380 - DL2: Intro Forensic Psychology — Sybil Smith-Gray - Online - Section Syllabus

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. Limited to three attempts.

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 325.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 381 - DL1: Mental Illness/Criminal Justic — Sybil Smith-Gray - Online - Section Syllabus
PSYC 381 - 001: Mental Illness/Criminal Justic — Justin Ramsdell — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - Enterprise Hall 178

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. Limited to three attempts.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 382 - DL1: Psychology of Crime Victims — Kristi Jeanne Herndon - Online
PSYC 382 - 001: Psychology of Crime Victims — Justin Ramsdell — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 131

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. 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.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 399 - DL1: Psychology: College to Career — Erin Quinlivan Murdoch - Online
PSYC 399 - DL2: Psychology: College to Career — Erin Quinlivan Murdoch - Online

400-Level Courses in PSYC

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. Limited to three attempts.

Mason Core: Synthesis

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

7 Sections Currently Scheduled »

PSYC 408: Psychological Fitness (3 Credits)

Evaluates and applies scientific research on psychological exercises to increase one's cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and physical health. Limited to three attempts.

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 408 - DL1: Psychological Fitness — Jerome Short - Online

PSYC 414: Behavior Disorders of Childhood (3 Credits)

Review of the theories, methods, and research dealing with emotional and behavioral disorders of children. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 414 - 001: Behav Disords Childhood — Lucia Stillerova — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Nguyen Engineering Building 1109

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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 415 - DL1: Psyc Factors in Aging — Candice T. Stanfield-Wiswell - Online

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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 417 - 003: Science of Well Being — Todd B. Kashdan — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Buchanan Hall (formerly Mason Hall) D001

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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 418 - DL1: Death, Dying, and Grieving — Rebecca Susan Morse - Online

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. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.

Schedule Type: Fieldwork

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 430 - DL2: Clinical Practicum in Psych — Kristina Marisa Volgenau — 05:00 PM to 06:15 PM R - Online

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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 435 - 001: Personnel Training and Dev — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Krug Hall 5

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. Limited to three attempts.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 441 - 001: Criminal Behavior Psycho/Neuro — Justin Ramsdell — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 129

PSYC 461: Special Topics (1-3 Credits)

Selected topics reflecting interest in specialized areas. Notes: Topic announced in advance. May be repeated when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.

Specialized Designation: Topic Varies

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

12 Sections Currently Scheduled »

PSYC 461 - 004: Organizing Culture Change — Peter N. Stearns — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M - Innovation Hall 222
PSYC 461 - 001: Gender, Health, & Culture in U — Leah M Adams — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Horizon Hall 3010
PSYC 461 - 002: The Brain in Books & Film — Jane M Flinn — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Horizon Hall 1007
PSYC 461 - 003: Autism Spectrum Disorders — Allison E Jack — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Krug Hall 253
PSYC 461 - DL1: What's New Science of Morality — June P Tangney — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - Online
PSYC 461 - 005: Communication and Gender — Marta Pérez Drake — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Innovation Hall 208
PSYC 461 - DL7: Drugs and the Brain — William R Kochen - Online
PSYC 461 - 006: Neuronal Bases Lrng/Mem — Jane M Flinn — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Horizon Hall 4008
PSYC 461 - DL8: COVID-19 Practical Call Line — Kara Hokes — 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM M - Online
PSYC 461 - DLA: The Hospitalized Child/Family - Online
PSYC 461 - DLB: Therapeutic Benefits of Play - Online
PSYC 461 - DLC: Cog Eng:Cog Sci Appl-HF — William S Helton - Online

PSYC 491: Psychology Honors II (3 Credits)

Introduces advanced statistics, research methodologies, statistics packages, computing and information technology, and library technology appropriate for psychological research and pedagogy. Notes: Students required to complete proposal in preparation for admission to Psychology Honors III. Limited to three attempts.

Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 300, 305 and 490.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 491 - 001: Psychology Honors II — Jennifer Brielmaier — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Horizon Hall 1011

Topics in PSYC

Graduate

500-Level Courses in PSYC

PSYC 518: Death, Dying, and Grieving (3 Credits)

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 100

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 518 - DL1: Death, Dying, and Grieving — Rebecca Susan Morse - Online

PSYC 530: Cognitive Engineering: Cognitive Science Applied to Human Factors (3 Credits)

Application of cognitive theory to understand and predict interactions among human cognition, artifact, and task. Discusses recent research and case studies that emphasize empirical research, analytical modeling techniques, systems design, and development of tools and methods. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: An experimental lab course or permission of instructor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate 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.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 530 - DL1: Cog Eng:Cog Sci Appl-HF — William S Helton — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - Online
PSYC 530 - DL3: Cog Eng:Cog Sci Appl-HF — William S Helton - Online

PSYC 557: Psychometric Methods (3 Credits)

Examines concepts of psychological measurement with emphasis on predictor test and criterion development. Discusses reliability, validity, and specialized techniques to develop tests of ability, interest, and personality. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 611 or permission of instructor

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Senior Plus.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 557 - 001: Psychometric Methods — Philseok Lee — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Horizon Hall 5001

PSYC 558: Neuronal Bases of Learning and Memory (3 Credits)

Examines neuronal mechanisms involved in learning and memory, in animals ranging from invertebrates to humans. 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 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 558 - 001: Neuronal Bases Lrng/Mem — Jane M Flinn — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Horizon Hall 4008

PSYC 566: Cognitive and Perceptual Development (3 Credits)

Survey of theory and the research on development of perception, memory, concepts, problem solving, intelligence, and academic skills in children. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: 6 credits of child psychology and course in experimental psychology or permission of instructor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 566 - 001: Cognitive/Perceptual Dvlpt — Sabine Doebel — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Horizon Hall 3014

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. 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, 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.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 592 - 002: Autism Spectrum Disorder — Allison E Jack — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Krug Hall 253
PSYC 592 - 001: The Brain in Books & Film — Jane M Flinn — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Horizon Hall 1007
PSYC 592 - DL1: What's New in Science of Mora — June P Tangney — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - Online

600-Level Courses in PSYC

PSYC 611: Advanced Statistics (4 Credits)

Integrates basic psychological statistics and measurement issues from advanced perspective. Lab work includes using computer packages for data handling and analyses. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Psychology.

Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.

9 Sections Currently Scheduled »

PSYC 636: Survey of Industrial-Organizational Psychology (3 Credits)

Intensive survey of historical and current issues in major areas of industrial and organizational psychology. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 300 or permission of instructor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 636 - 001: Survey of Indust-Org Psych — Lauren E. Kuykendall — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - East Building 134

PSYC 640: Techniques in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 Credits)

Skills-oriented course enabling students to construct instruments and perform functions critical to both researchers and practitioners in industrial/organizational psychology. Focuses on conducting job analysis interviews, developing and scoring task inventories, using critical incident and KSAO methods, and constructing performance appraisal and selection instruments. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 300 or Permission of Instructor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 640 - DL1: Tech in Indust/Organ Psy — Marie Ciavarella — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Online

PSYC 646: Longitudinal Data Analysis (3 Credits)

Examines techniques for measuring developmental change across lifespan. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 611

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Senior Plus.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
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 - Innovation Hall 317

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. 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 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 668 - 001: Personality:Thr/Emp Appr — Seth Kaplan

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. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 685 - 001: Cognitive Neuroscience — James C Thompson — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Nguyen Engineering Building 1108

700-Level Courses in PSYC

PSYC 704: Life-Span Development (3 Credits)

Surveys theories and research regarding lifespan development and personality formation. Notes: Open only to degree students. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program in psychology.

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 704 - 001: Life-Span Development — Thalia R Goldstein — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Research Hall 202

PSYC 739: Seminar in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 Credits)

Rotating topics such as leadership theories and management development, and performance appraisal. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated when topic is different. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 12 credits.

Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 333 and 636, or permission of instructor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students in the LA-MA-PSYC or LA-PHD-PSYC programs.

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 739 - 001: Leadership — Stephen Zaccaro — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Music Theater Building (formerly Fine Arts Building) 1008

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. 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.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 768 - 001: Eye Tracking: Theory & Practice — Matthew S. Peterson — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - David King Hall 2073A
PSYC 768 - 002: Human-System Interaction — Elizabeth Phillips — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM W - David King Hall 2073A
PSYC 768 - 003: Cog, Strs, & Indiv Diff in Prf — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM W - David King Hall 2073A

PSYC 792: Psychology Practicum (1-6 Credits)

Supervised experience working in applied, school, or agency settings. 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.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 792 - 002: ADP Practicum — Robert Pasnak
PSYC 792 - 004: Comp Assmt Practicum — Danielle Dufresne — 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM F - 10340 Democracy Lane 203B

800-Level Courses in PSYC

PSYC 810: Psychological Assessment I (4 Credits)

First 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. 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: Laboratory, Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 810 - 001: Psychological Assessment I — Jerome Short — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM M - 10340 Democracy Lane 203N
PSYC 810 - 201: Lab for Lecture 001 — 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM M - 10340 Democracy Lane 203N

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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 813 - 002: Supervision, Consult & Skills — Tara Chaplin — 01:50 PM to 04:30 PM R - 10340 Democracy Lane 203N

PSYC 822: Scientific Foundations of Clinical Psychology I (3 Credits)

First of required two-course sequence that provides comprehensive coverage of major psychological problems, including review of empirically supported interventions. Notes: Open to clinical psychology PhD students, or other students with permission of instructor. 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: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 822 - 001: Scientific Found Clin Psyc I — Sarah Fischer — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - Enterprise Hall 77

PSYC 850: Teaching Practicum in Psychology (1-3 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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 850 - 006: Teaching Practicum in Psyc — Alison H Melley — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Aquia Building 219

PSYC 856: Diversity, History and Clinical Psychology (3 Credits)

In all of their roles, clinical psychologists have the potential to engage with diverse populations thoughtfully, ethically, intentionally, and in a way that promotes justice. This class equips students with the foundational knowledge, awareness and skills to reach this goal. The class builds awareness of the ways in which social identity influences our perceptions, interactions, and professional endeavors, and introduces students to the ways in which psychology has both perpetuated oppression and interrupted injustice in its distant and recent history. Students end the semester with training goals for growing their capacity to engage with our diverse society thoughtfully and intentionally. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 856 - 001: Diversity, Hist & Clin Psych — Lauren B Cattaneo — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - 10340 Democracy Lane 203B

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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 861 - 002: Cognitive Behav Therapy Youth — Christianne Esposito-Smythers — 09:30 AM to 12:10 PM M - 10340 Democracy Lane 203B

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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 862 - 001: Cognitive Behav Therapy Adults — Kevin Christopher Young — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM F - 10340 Democracy Lane 203B

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. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 21 credits.

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 881 - 001: Practicum in Clinical Psych — Sarah Fischer — 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM MW - David King Hall 2074

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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 885 - 001: Clinical Externship

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. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 3 credits.

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.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 890 - 001: Applied Developmental Prosem — Adam Winsler — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Horizon Hall 3008
PSYC 890 - 003: Prosem in Clinical Psyc — Christianne Esposito-Smythers — 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM W - David King Hall 2013
PSYC 890 - DL2: Human Factors ProSem — Tyler H. Shaw - Online

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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 892 - 001: IO Learning Series — Seth Kaplan — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM T - Krug Hall 5

Topics in PSYC

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. 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, 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.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

PSYC 592 - 002: Autism Spectrum Disorder — Allison E Jack — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Krug Hall 253
PSYC 592 - 001: The Brain in Books & Film — Jane M Flinn — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Horizon Hall 1007
PSYC 592 - DL1: What's New in Science of Mora — June P Tangney — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - Online

PSYC 892: Special Topics in Psychology (1-6 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

PSYC 892 - 001: IO Learning Series — Seth Kaplan — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM T - Krug Hall 5