The Department of Psychology offers three introductory courses: Psychology 111, Psychology 114 and Psychology 115. Any of the three courses meets the prerequisite requirement for the concentration and serves as a prerequisite for the area introductory courses. Psychology 114 and Psychology 115 are honors introductory courses open to honors students and others with permission of the instructor.
Department of Psychology disenrollment policy for Psychology 111, 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, and 390. Students must attend discussion section by January 15 or contact the GSI, or they may be disenrolled from the course.
Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in introductory psychology. (1-2). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Credits may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Two separate sections of Outreach count as an experiential lab for the Psychology concentration; they do not count as a lab for the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration. Laboratory fee ($15) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Credits: (1-2).
Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($15) required.
Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycours/211/
Project Outreach enables students to do field work in local community settings. The purpose is to gain an understanding of yourself, the agency in which you will work, the people whom you will serve, the psychological concepts observed in action, and to provide a genuine community service. Outreach includes approximately 45 agencies in which you can provide direct service to children in day care settings, adolescents in after-school programs, handicapped children and adults, women, physically ill adults and children, persons legally confined to criminal institutions, and others. All sections are two credits, requiring six hours of work per week including four hours of fieldwork; journal writing, readings, papers; one hour lecture and one hour discussion. Students need to check the Time Schedule for lecture/discussion times and meeting places per section. Students are invited to stop by the Undergraduate Office at 1044 East Hall beginning November 15, 1999 to pick up an Outreach Booklet and receive information regarding registration, field work, and general course information for the Winter Term 2000. Two separate sections of Outreach count as an experiential lab for the Psychology concentration; they do not count as a lab for the Biopsychology and Cognitive Sciences concentration.
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Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in introductory psychology. (1-2). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Credits may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Two separate sections of Outreach count as an experiential lab for the Psychology concentration; they do not count as a lab for the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration. Laboratory fee ($15) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Credits: (1-2).
Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($15) required.
Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycours/211/
Through the Big Sibs program you will become involved in a one-on-one friendship with a child in the community age four through fifteen years. You will develop a meaningful individual relationship with a child in need of a role model, mentor, and companion. The program enables you to become involved in the larger Ann Arbor community as you and your little sib participate in free or low cost, educational and fun activities. The corresponding lecture series addresses various issues that impact childhood, including poverty, racism, and divorce.
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Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in introductory psychology. (1-2). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Credits may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Two separate sections of Outreach count as an experiential lab for the Psychology concentration; they do not count as a lab for the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration. Laboratory fee ($15) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Credits: (1-2).
Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($15) required.
Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycours/211/
The Juvenile Delinquency and Criminal Justice section of Project Outreach is designed to provide students with experience in and knowledge of the criminal justice system. The course consists of a field placement, a lecture series, and group discussions. The field placements match students with juveniles or adults in a number of placement settings in the criminal justice system. These include Maxey Boys Training School, Arbor Heights, Boysville, the Forensics Center, Adrian Training School, and COPE Alternative. The lecture series is intended to expose students to issues relevant to juvenile delinquency and criminality such as the influences of sexism and racism in the criminal justice system, the antecedents of delinquent and criminal behavior, the effects of child abuse, the intersection of substance abuse and mental illness with criminality, and the treatment programs available in institutions. It is our hope that you will not only learn about the system but have the opportunity to reach out to juveniles and adult criminals and have a positive impact on their lives.
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Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in introductory psychology. (1-2). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Credits may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Two separate sections of Outreach count as an experiential lab for the Psychology concentration; they do not count as a lab for the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration. Laboratory fee ($15) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Credits: (1-2).
Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($15) required.
Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycours/211/
Establish meaningful friendships with and serve as positive role models for teenagers or adults whose behavior is in conflict with the rules and laws of our society. Work in group settings at correctional facilities or individually where juvenile delinquents or adults live or go to school. Help plan and carry out activities that will foster individuals' self-esteem and permit them to recognize and develop their skills and strengths. Learn about juvenile delinquency, criminality, the criminal justice system, gang behavior, institutionalization, and rehabilitation.
Students will work at a placement with elementary, middle school, or high school students. The individuals with whom you work will come from a variety of backgrounds are considered "at risk" due to such factors as living in single-parent or low-income households, or experiencing special educational or emotional needs. Lectures and discussion will address contemporary issues which impact children and their development in our culture. Students also learn about the wide range of career opportunities for working with youth.
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Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in introductory psychology. (1-2). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Credits may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Two separate sections of Outreach count as an experiential lab for the Psychology concentration; they do not count as a lab for the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration. Laboratory fee ($15) required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Credits: (1-2).
Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($15) required.
Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycours/211/
Help patients and families in medical and other health care settings by offering empathy, emotional and practical support in waiting rooms, at bedside, in community health clinics and in other settings. Provide supervised occupational, physical, rehabilitative, educational, and recreational therapy and support for people with special physical or health needs: senior citizens; children who are physically impaired; people who are HIV positive; and people with chemical dependency problems, or work with groups trying to prevent particular health problems, to promote health education, or those that are advocating for improved health services. Learn about health care, health promotion, and how people cope with stress.
This course will have two major components: classroom and fieldwork. These components will interface so that the student has an opportunity to do direct work with patients, family/friends, and staff in a medical setting or with groups working on issues in the health field and then consider the experience within the framework of a series of lectures which will be presented in class. Class time will be divided between a Presentation Series including lectures, films, guest presentations, and small discussion groups with students.
Important Note: For this section, students are required to complete four hours weekly of volunteer placement for a total of 40 hours minimum during the academic term.
For those students intending to volunteer at University of Michigan Medical Center: Hospital placements can only be started when a student has been through all the orientation and processing steps required by the University Hospitals. Explanation of these requirements will be given on the first day of class. At this meeting the Coordinator of Volunteer Resources at the University of Michigan Hospitals will give you the information you need to begin the process of becoming a hospital volunteer. After this meeting you will be able to sign up for an interview at one of the placements. DO NOT MISS THE FIRST CLASS! Students interested in Adult Services may call 936-4327 to schedule an interview as soon as they have registered for the term and been accepted into the class. Check the on-line version of the Time Schedule to learn where this first meeting will be held. Also, be prepared to attend a mandatory general orientation meeting at the University Hospital the second or third week of classes. Details of these meetings will be given on the first night of class. The other placements provide their own orientation at times to be arranged. You are encouraged to contact these placements to arrange to find out more about them or to volunteer.
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Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology. (1-4). (Excl). A total of six credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. Psychology 305 must be taken for at least three credits to count as an experiential lab in the psychology concentration. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Credits: (1-4).
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The University of Michigan Alcohol Research Center (UMARC) provides a continuing opportunity for students to gain valuable research experience in community settings as part of the Centers ongoing program of field research studies. Current projects include; (a) a program for screening substance use problems and depression among pregnant women who come for general health care, which may involved the opportunity to conduct follow-up interviews with these women; (b) a project focused on the relationship between alcohol and injury in the Emergency Department which will involve conducting in-person and telephone interviews with patients; and (c) other developing field research studies being carried out by Center scientists. Projects provide students with the opportunity to obtain research experience in the social and health sciences.
A focused, collateral series of weekly seminars allows students to interact with Center scientists carrying out a variety of studies pertaining to the etiology, course, and treatment of substance abuse. Students administer brief questionnaires to persons in primary care offices, and conduct telephone follow-up interviews with participants in the Health and Pregnancy Study as well as the Emergency Department Study.
Requirements include: interest in social sciences or health sciences; attendance at the weekly seminar, ability to travel to project sites (car preferred); excellent interpersonal skills; and experience interacting with the public. Furthermore, students will gain valuable research experience in the areas of alcohol problems, depression and behavioral health screening. This course is the second term of a two-term practicum sequence. The sequence satisfies both lab requirements for students pursuing the Psychology concentration. Those who register for the course will be required to attend a research meeting, a one hour weekly seminar/lecture, and 7.5 hours of field work each week during the academic term. Students also are required to write a research paper.
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Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology, and concurrent enrollment in Psych. 318. (3). (Excl). Psych. 317 and 318 may be used as an experiential lab in the Psychology concentration.
Credits: (3).
Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycdept/Detroit.Initiative/
This course will cover research methodologies that are useful in understanding how communities function. These include community needs assessment, analysis of census and other statistical information on communities, evaluation of programs offered by community organizations, and surveys of community residents. Through readings, lectures, and discussion, the class will consider what is involved in each of these methods and when each is appropriate for studies of communities. Students will use one of these methodologies to carry out a research project in collaboration with a community organization in Detroit. Results from this project will be communicated through a paper and poster session. Requirements include readings, lectures, and a write-up of the research project.
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Prerequisites & Distribution: Concurrent enrollment in Psych. 317. (1). (Excl). Psych. 317 and 318 may be used as an experiential lab in the Psychology concentration. (EXPERIENTIAL).
Credits: (1).
Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycdept/Detroit.Initiative/
This experiential lab involves one visit per week to an African-American, Arab-American or Latino community in Detroit. Students will be assigned
to work with community-based organizations on projects to improve the well-being of children and families. Projects involve such activities as
tutoring, developing outreach activities, assisting in child care settings, and working in community education projects.
Internships will
be supervised by the instructor and program staff. Students must be enrolled concurrently in Psychology 317: Community Based Research. This type of direct experience provides for a better understanding of course
concepts, more in-depth learning, and a location to participate in a community research project.
This lab requires attendance at training sessions or community participation three hours each week. Students will turn in weekly attendance
sheets that document their work. Transportation will be provided. An experiential journal, readings, and group project reflecting this
experience will be completed for Psychology 317.
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Prerequisites & Distribution: Psych. 330. (4). (Excl). (BS). Satisfies a Psychology research-based laboratory requirement.
Credits: (4).
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This four-credit course is designed to provide an opportunity to gain direct, hands-on experience working in a biopsychology or cognitive
science laboratory. There are 2 components to the course: the general, seminar/discussion section for all students; and the individual,
lab-specific component with a faculty supervisor.
The majority of your effort in Psych 331 will result from work you do in an individual faculty member's lab. You will determine this with
your faculty supervisor within the first week of the course, usually involving 10-12 hours per week in laboratory. Psychology 331 requires a
considerable amount of effort and time commitment. This class is designed to allow students to receive a research experience, including
non-laboratory aspects of research, comparable to that of a beginning graduate student.
Work in the seminar/discussion section of Psych 331 will include four tasks, which are sufficient to meet the Upper-Level Writing Requirement: (1) Write a short description of the laboratory you are working in, the primary research questions and methods used to approach those
questions. (2) Write a research proposal that describes the specific project you are working on and the methods used to address the questions. (3) Deliver an oral presentation in the seminar session, describing
your research to your peers. (4) Prepare a final written report of your research in a journal
format.
Admission to Psychology 331 is by application, which will be available in the Psychology undergraduate office, 1044 East Hall.
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Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory Psychology. (1-4). (Excl). Only six credits of Psych. 400, 401, 402, 500, 501, and 502 may be counted toward a concentration plan in psychology. May be repeated for a total of twelve credits.
Credits: (1-4).
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In addition to the Intro Psych prerequisite, one additional Psychology or Anthropology course is desirable. The section is offered for 3 credits.
This course deals with theory and current research on human development from a Cultural Psychology perspective. The aim of the course is to critically examine our psychological assumptions about human development in the light of the research findings from cross-cultural settings. The
course explores the role of sociocultural setting in social, cognitive and personality development. Examples are drawn primarily from the cultures of
Asia and United States. Issues involved in designing, conducting and interpreting research in cross-cultural settings will be discussed. The
course is designed to emphasize student in-class participation including small group discussions. The final grade is based on class participation
(25%), a midterm (35%) and a research paper (40%). There is a textbook and a course pack for the class. Attendance is required.
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Prerequisites & Distribution: Psych. 380. (3). (Excl). May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (3).
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This course addresses how we form judgments about others, ourselves, or social problems. What determines which information we consider or ignore? How do we make sense of ambiguous or inconsistent information? Which heuristics do we employ in social judgment and when do they lead us astray? What is the role of moods and emotions in reasoning? How are our thought processes influenced by the social and communicative context in which we do much of our thinking? Each topic will be introduced with an overview lecture, followed by in-depth discussion of selected research articles. Students are expected to read 2 or 3 articles each week; to prepare for class discussion on the basis of questions that invite the application of what has been learned; and to write a term paper on a topic of their choice. The estimated work load per week, in addition to class participation, is about 5 hours. Grading is based on class participation and the term paper, with each counting one half.
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