Professor Patricia Y. Gurin, Chair
May be elected as a departmental concentration program in Biopsychology and Cognitive Sciences or Psychology
The curriculum in Psychology is intended to enhance one's understanding of behavioral science and of oneself and others in terms of concepts developed by study. The undergraduate concentration program is not intended to prepare students for any specific vocational objective; to become a professional psychologist requires from two to four years (or more) of graduate study.
Advising. Students choosing psychology as a field of concentration develop an approved concentration plan with a concentration advisor. Students then assume responsibility for completing their program of study or for making revisions which will not jeopardize their graduation. Students are, however, encouraged to consult a concentration advisor at any time. A concentration advisor not only must approve the original concentration plan but any exceptions to the stated concentration requirements. Students should also consult a concentration advisor when planning the final term's elections to ensure that all concentration requirements have been met and to secure an advisor's approval on a Concentration Release form. Appointments for students are scheduled at 1044 East Hall, 764-2580.
Peer Advising. Counseling by Undergraduate Psychology Academic Peer Advising Program students is available at 1346 East Hall, 647-3711.
Prizes. Psychology concentrators with senior standing are eligible for the Walter B. Pillsbury Prize in psychological empirical research. This prize is awarded annually in recognition of outstanding research performance. The Tanner Memorial Award is an annual award for project expenses for a particularly innovative, meritorious research project by an undergraduate Psychology concentrator. The Anne Rudo Memorial Award is designated for a student with dual interests in the disciplines of biology and psychology, and superior academic achievement. Information concerning all awards is available in the undergraduate office, 1044 East Hall.
Course Prerequisites. Even where it is not specifically stated, an instructor may waive a course prerequisite and grant qualified students permission to elect a course. When such permission is granted, students should secure a note from the instructor and have it placed in their academic advising file.
Prerequisites to Concentration. Students planning to concentrate in psychology should elect an introductory psychology course (Psychology 111, 112, or 114) by the end of the sophomore year. Students who receive a grade lower than "C" in Psychology 111, 112, or 114 are ineligible for a concentration in psychology. Inteflex students electing a concentration in psychology may use Psychology 255 as their prerequisite.
After Introductory Psychology, students must complete a minimum of 34 credits in post-introductory courses, including the required Psychology courses and cognate courses listed below.
Note: One only biology laboratory may be used toward the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration. Advisor approval is required to use Psychology 302 for the lab requirement.
Biopsychology: Psych. 330 or 335.
Cognitive Psychology: Psych. 340 or 345.
Psych. 330, 335, 340, or 345 may be used only if they are not also used toward the Core Course requirement above; i.e., a total of six courses are required to satisfy both the Core Course and Advanced Course requirements.
Bachelor of Arts. 30 credits in post-introductory courses, including:
Research-Based Courses: Psychology 302, 303, 331, 332, 341, 342, 343, 351, 361, 371, 372, 381, 383, 391, 510.
Experiential Lab Courses: Psychology 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 310, 579.
4 credits of Psychology 211, Project Outreach, completed in two different sections. Psychology 211 is graded credit/no credit. The credits do not count toward the 30 credits required for the concentration.
3 credits of Psychology 404 or 405 (Field Practicum), or 408 (Field Practicum in Research Techniques/ Natural Science) or 409 (Field Practicum in Research Techniques). Psychology 404, 405, and 409 are graded credit/no credit. The credits do not count toward the 30 credits required for the concentration.
| Group I. | Psychology 340. |
| Group II. | Psychology 330. |
| Group III. | Psychology 350. |
| Group IV. | Psychology 360, 380, or 390. |
| Group V. | Psychology 370. |
Additional Concentration Courses.
The following courses may be used to satisfy additional concentration requirements: Psych. 301, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 372, 400-402, 410, 411, 412, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 436, 439, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 451, 453, 455, 456, 459, 463, 464, 467, 468, 471, 474, 475, 482, 486, 488, 490, 491, 498, 500-502, 505, 507, 512, 513, 514, 530, 531, 539, 541, 542, 551, 558, 561, 565, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 579, 581, 590, 591, 592.
Courses which may not be used as part of a concentration in psychology are identified in the course listings. Concentrators who are planning to earn graduate degrees in psychology may find a supplementary background in the biological sciences or in the social and behavioral sciences (i.e., anthropology, sociology, etc.) helpful in their later studies. Concentrators are also advised that additional courses in mathematics, communication sciences, and logic are likely to facilitate advanced study in psychology. A student's personal interests should determine the shape of the concentration plan.
Honors Concentration. Qualified students may apply for selective admission to an Honors concentration program. The department offers Honors work both at the introductory and advanced levels. Underclass Honors students may elect Psychology 114 or 115 as prerequisite to more advanced work. Students interested in an Honors concentration in psychology may obtain information and application material from the LS&A Honors Program Office, 1228 Angell Hall, or the Psychology Undergraduate Office, 1044 East Hall. Applications are usually reviewed only in the winter term of the sophomore year or the fall term of the junior year.
Honors candidates pursuing either the Psychology or the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration complete the regular statistics and advanced laboratory requirements for concentration, as differentially detailed above. In addition, Psychology concentrators must elect one course from each of the five groups, while Biopsychology and Cognitive Science Honors candidates must meet their group course requirements plus cognates from the categories listed in 3, 4, 5, and 6. However, courses in these groups differ from those above for both A.B. and B.S. candidates. Contact the Honors advisor or Psychology Undergraduate Office for details. Honors candidates pursuing either concentration also elect the special Honors sequence courses, Psychology 312, 510, and 511, as part of the necessary approved credits. Psychology 312, elected in the winter term of the junior year, emphasizes research methodologies as well as an extensive literature review to insure that students have an adequate basis upon which to initiate a senior Honors project. Enrollment in Psychology 510 and 511 during the senior year acknowledges a student's intention to complete the senior Honors thesis, which involves the design and execution of an acceptable research project and written report describing and analyzing this research. Satisfactory completion of Psychology 510 may substitute for one of the advanced laboratory requirements, as detailed above in 2 (Psychology) or 2 (Biopsychology and Cognitive Science), but one regular lab must be elected.
111. Introduction to Psychology. Psych. 111 serves, as do Psych. 112 or 113, as a prerequisite for advanced courses in the department and as a prerequisite to concentration. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 112, 113, 114, or 115. Psych. 111 may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. (4). (SS). Students in Psychology 111 are required to spend five hours outside of class participating as subjects in research projects.
112. Introduction to Psychology as a Natural Science. Credit is granted for both Psych. 112 and 113; no credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 111, 114, 115, or 116. Psych. 112 may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. (4). (NS). (BS). Students in Psychology 112 are required to spend five hours outside of class participating as subjects in research projects.
114. Honors Introduction to Psychology. Open to Honors students; others by permission of instructor. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 111, 112, 113, or 115. May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. (4). (SS). Students in Psychology 114 are required to spend five hours outside of class participating as subjects in research projects.
115. Honors Introduction to Psychology as a Natural Science. Open to Honors students; others by permission of instructor. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 111, 112, 113 or 114. Psych. 115 may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. (4). (NS). (BS). Students in Psychology 115 are required to spend five hours outside of class participating as subjects in research projects.
116. Introduction to Mind and Brain. May not be used as a prerequisite for or in a concentration plan in Psychology. No credit for those who have completed Psych. 112. (4). (NS).
120. First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Social Science. Open only to first-year students. May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. (3). (SS). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
121. First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Natural Science. Open only to first-year students. May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. (3). (NS). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
122/Soc. 122. Intergroup Dialogues. Permission of Instructor. Intended primarily for first and second year students. (2). (Excl). May not be included in a concentration in Psychology or Sociology. May be repeated for a total of four credits.
125. Drugs, Culture, and Human Behavior. May not be used as a prerequisite for the psychology concentration. May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. (3). (SS).
204. Individual Research. Introductory psychology and permission of instructor. May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. (1-6). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT). May be elected for a total of 6 credits.
206. Tutorial Reading. Introductory psychology and permission of instructor. May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. (1-6). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT). May be elected for a total of 6 credits.
211. Outreach. Prior or concurrent enrollment in introductory psychology. May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. (1-3). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Laboratory fee ($15) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
255. Patterns of Development. Enrollment in the Inteflex Program. Inteflex students electing a concentration in psychology may use Psych. 255 as the introductory prerequisite. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 350. (4). (Excl).
301. Teaching or Supervising Laboratory or Fieldwork in Psychology. Permission of instructor. (1-3). (Excl). (TUTORIAL). May not be elected for credit more than once.
302. Special Problems Lab in Psychology/ Natural Science. Psychology 330 or 340. (3-4). (Excl). May be used as a lab in the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration with advisor approval.
303. Special Problems in Psychology: Advanced Laboratory. One of the following: Psych. 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, or 390. (2-4). (Excl). (BS).
304. Practicum in Teaching and Leading Groups. Introductory psychology. A total of 6 credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. (2-4). (Excl). (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
305. Practicum in Psychology. Introductory psychology. A total of 6 credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. (1-4). (Excl). (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
306. Project Outreach Group Leading. Introductory psychology, Psychology 211, and permission of instructor. A total of 6 credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. (3). (Excl). (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
307. Directed Experiences with Children. Introductory psychology and permission of instructor. A total of 6 credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. (3-4). (Excl). (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of 7 credits.
308. Peer Advising Practicum in Psychology. Introductory psychology and permission of instructor. A total of 6 credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. (2-3). (Excl). (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
310/Soc. 320. Training in Processes of Intergroup Dialogues. Permission of Instructor. Open to Juniors and Seniors. (3). (Excl). May be used as an experiential lab in the Psychology concentration. A total of six credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. (EXPERIENTIAL).
311/Soc. 321. Practicum in Facilitating Intergroup Dialogues. Psychology 310 and permission of instructor. (3). (Excl). A total of six credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. (EXPERIENTIAL).
312. Junior Honors: Research Methods in Psychology. Honors concentrators in Psychology. (3). (Excl).
313/Rel. 369. Psychology and Religion. Introductory psychology or senior standing. (4). (Excl).
314/Inteflex 201. Nature of Illness I. Inteflex-Med. 210. (4). (Excl).
315/CAAS 327. Psychological Aspects of the Black Experience. One course in psychology or Afroamerican and African Studies. (3). (SS).
316/CAAS 331. The World of the Black Child. One course in psychology or Afroamerican and African Studies. (3). (Excl).
330. Introduction to Biopsychology. Introductory psychology. (4). (NS). (BS).
331. Laboratories in Biopsychology. Psych. 330. (4). (Excl). (BS). Satisfies a Psychology research-based laboratory requirement.
335(430). Introduction to Animal Behavior. Introductory psychology or introductory biology. (4). (NS). (BS).
340. Introduction to Cognitive Psychology. Introductory psychology. (4). (NS). (BS).
341. Superlab in Psychology as a Natural Science. Psych. 330 or 340. (4). (NS). (BS). Satisfies a Psychology research-based laboratory requirement.
342. Laboratory in Judgment and Decision Making. Psych. 340 or 542. (3). (Excl). Satisfies a Psychology research-based laboratory requirement.
345(434). Introduction to Human Neuropsychology. Introductory psychology. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Psych. 634. (4). (NS). (BS).
350. Introduction to Developmental Psychology. Introductory psychology. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 255. (4). (SS).
351. Advanced Laboratory in Developmental Psychology. Stat. 402 and Psych. 350. (3). (Excl). Satisfies a Psychology research-based laboratory requirement.
360. Introduction to Organizational Psychology. Introductory psychology. (4). (SS).
361. Advanced Laboratory in Organizational Psychology. Psych. 360. (4). (Excl). Satisfies a Psychology research-based laboratory requirement.
370. Introduction to Psychopathology. Introductory psychology. (4). (SS).
372. Advanced Laboratory in Psychopathology. Psych. 370. (3). (Excl). Satisfies a Psychology research-based laboratory requirement.
380. Introduction to Social Psychology. Introductory psychology. (4). (SS).
381/Soc. 472. Advanced Laboratory in Social Psychology. Stat. 402 and Psych. 380. (3). (Excl). Satisfies a Psychology research-based laboratory requirement.
390. Introduction to the Psychology of Personality. Introductory psychology. (4). (SS).
391. Advanced Laboratory in Personality. Stat. 402, and prior or concurrent enrollment in Psych. 390. (3). (Excl). Satisfies a Psychology research-based laboratory requirement.
400. Special Problems in Psychology as a Natural Science. Introductory psychology. Only 6 credits of Psych. 400, 401, 402 and 500, 501, 502 combined may be counted toward a concentration plan in psychology, and a maximum of 12 credits may be counted toward graduation. (2-4). (Excl). (BS). May be repeated for credit.
401. Special Problems in Psychology as a Social Science. Introductory psychology. Only 6 credits of Psych. 400, 401, 402, 500, 501, and 502 combined may be counted toward a concentration plan in psychology. (1-4). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
402. Special Problems in Psychology. Introductory Psychology. Only 6 credits of Psych. 400, 401, 402 and 500, 501, 502 combined may be counted toward a concentration plan in psychology, and a maximum of 12 credits may be counted toward graduation. (2-4). (Excl). May be repeated for credit.
404. Field Practicum. One of the following: Psychology 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, or 390; and permission of instructor. Credits may not be used toward either psychology concentration. (1-12). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. May be used as an experiential lab in psychology. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
405. Field Practicum. One of the following: Psychology 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, or 390; and permission of instructor. Credits may not be used toward either psychology concentration. (1-12). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. May be used as an experiential lab in psychology. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
408. Field Practicum in Research Techniques/ Natural Science. Psychology 330 or 340 or 350 or 360 or 370 or 380 or 390. Credits may not be used toward either psychology concentration. (1-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. This course may be used as an experiential lab in psychology. (EXPERIENTIAL). Credit is granted for a combined total of 12 credits of Psychology 404, 405, 408 and 409, and for a maximum of 15 credits for Psychology 211, 404, 405, 408 and 409. This course may be taken for a maximum of two terms and/or four credits with the same instructor.
409. Field Practicum in Research Techniques. One of the following: Psychology 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, or 390; and permission of instructor. Credits may not be used toward the psychology or psychology as a natural science concentration. (1-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. This course may be used as an experiential lab in psychology. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of 12 credits. Credit is granted for a combined total of 12 credits of Psychology 404, 405, 408 and 409, and for a maximum of 15 credits of Psychology 211, 404, 405, 408, and 409. May be elected for a maximum of two terms and/or four credits with the same instructor.
411/WS 419. Gender and Group Process in a Multicultural Context. One course in women's studies or psychology. (3). (SS).
412. Peer Counseling. Introductory psychology. (3). (Excl).
417. Mind and Brain: Historical and Cultural Issues. Introductory Psychology or Introductory Biology or Junior Standing. (3). (Excl).
418/Religion 448. Psychology and Spiritual Development. (3). (Excl).
431. Biopsychology of Animal and Human Behavior. Psych. 330. (3). (Excl). (BS).
432. Reproductive Behavior in Mammals. Psych. 330, 335, or 437. (3). (Excl). (BS).
433. Biopsychology of Motivation. Psych. 330. (3). (NS). (BS).
436. Drugs of Abuse, Brain and Behavior. Psych. 330. (3). (Excl). (BS).
437/Anthro. 368. Primate Social Behavior I. (4). (NS). (BS).
439/Anthro. 468/WS 468. Behavioral Biology of Women. One of the following: Anthro. 161, 361, 368, Psych. 335, Biol. 494. (4). (Excl). (BS).
442. Perception, Science, and Reality. Introductory psychology. (3). (NS). (BS).
443. Learning and Memory. Psych. 340. (3). (NS). (BS).
444. Perception. Psych. 340. (3). (NS). (BS).
445/Ling. 447. Psychology of Language. Psych. 340. (3). (Excl).
446. Human Factors Psychology. Psych. 340. (3). (Excl). (BS).
447. Psychology of Thinking. Psych. 340. (3). (NS). (BS).
448. Mathematical Psychology. One year of college mathematics and Psych. 340. (3). (Excl). (BS).
451/Ling. 451. Development of Language and Thought. Psych. 350. (3). (SS).
453. Socialization of the Child. Psych. 350. (3). (SS).
455. Cognitive Development. Psych. 350. (3). (SS).
456. Human Infancy. Psych. 350. (3). (Excl).
459. Psychology of Aging. Psych. 350. (3). (SS).
464. Group Behavior in Organizations. Psych. 360. (3). (Excl).
470. Introduction to Community Psychology. Introductory psychology. (3). (SS).
471. Marriage and the Family. Introductory psychology. (3). (SS).
474. Introduction to Behavior Therapy. Psych. 370. (3). (Excl).
476. Clinical Study of the Family. Psych. 370. (3). (Excl).
488/Soc. 465. Sociological Analysis of Deviant Behavior. (3). (SS).
490. Political Psychology. Introductory psychology. (3). (SS).
498. Gender and the Individual. Introductory Psych. (3). (Excl).
500. Special Problems in Psychology as a Natural Science. Introductory Psychology. Only 6 credits of Psych. 400, 401, 402, 500, 501, and 502 may be counted toward a concentration plan in psychology. (2-4). (Excl). (BS). May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
501. Special Problems in Psychology as a Social Science. Introductory Psychology. Only 6 credits of Psych. 400, 401, 402, 500, 501, and 502 may be counted toward a concentration plan in psychology. (1-4). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
502. Special Problems in Psychology. Introductory Psychology. Only 6 credits of Psych. 400, 401, 402, 500, 501, and 502 may be counted toward a concentration plan in psychology. (1-4). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
505(504). Faculty Directed Advanced Research. Permission of instructor and one of the following: Psychology 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, or 390. A combined total of 6 credits of Psych. 505 and 507 may be included in a concentration plan in psychology. (1-6). (Excl). May be used as an experiential lab by faculty petition to the Committee on Undergraduate Studies. (INDEPENDENT). May be elected for a total of 6 credits.
507(506). Faculty Directed Advanced Tutorial Reading. Permission of instructor and approval of the Department of Psychology Committee on Undergraduate Studies; and one of the following: Psychology 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, or 390. A combined total of 6 credits of Psych. 505 and 507 may be included in a concentration plan in psychology. (1-6). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT). May be elected for a total of 6 credits.
510. Senior Honors Research, I. Psych. 312 and permission of the Psychology Honors concentration advisor. (3). (Excl).
511. Senior Honors Research, II. Psych. 312 and permission of the Psychology Honors concentration advisor. (3). (Excl).
530. Advanced Comparative Animal Behavior. Psych. 335, 437, or 438. (3). (Excl). (BS).
531. Advanced Topics in Biopsychology. Psych. 330. (3). (Excl). (BS). May be repeated for credit.
541. Advanced Topics in Cognition and Perception. Psych. 340. (3). (Excl). (BS). May be repeated for credit.
542. Decision Processes. An introductory course in statistics is recommended but not required. (3). (NS). (BS).
551. Advanced Topics in Developmental Psychology. Psych. 350. (3). (Excl). May be repeated for credit.
558. Psychology of Adolescence. Psych. 350. (3; 2-3 in the half-term). (Excl).
561. Advanced Topics in Organizational Psychology. Psych. 360. (3). (Excl). May be repeated for credit.
565. Organizational Systems. Psych. 360. (3). (Excl).
570. The Psychological Study of Lives. Psych. 370 or 390, and junior standing. (3). (Excl).
571. Advanced Topics in Clinical Psychology. Psych. 370. (3). (Excl). May be repeated for credit.
572. Development and Structure of the Self. Psych 370 and junior standing. (3). (Excl).
573. Developmental Disturbances of Childhood. Psych. 350 or 390, and Psych. 370. (3). (Excl).
574. Clinical Psychology. Psych. 370 and psychology concentration. (3). (Excl).
575. Perspectives in Advanced Psychopathology. Two courses from among Psych. 350, 370, 390, 443, 444, 451, and 558. (3). (Excl).
581. Advanced Topics in Social Psychology. Psych. 380. (3). (Excl). May be repeated for credit.
591. Advanced Topics in Personality Psychology. Psych. 380. (3). (Excl). May be repeated for credit.
592. Personality Theory. Psych. 390. (3). (Excl).