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| PSYC 150 | Special Topics in Psychology (0) |
| Special Topics in Psychology. | |
| PSYC 1001T | Non-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4) |
| Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Artistic, Interpretive, and PSYCosophical Inquiry. | |
| PSYC 1002T | Non-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4) |
| Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Cultures and Societies of the World. | |
| PSYC 1003T | Non-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4) |
| Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to PSYCorical Perspectives. | |
| PSYC 1004T | Non-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4) |
| Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Social and Economic Systems. | |
| PSYC 1005T | Non-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4) |
| Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Chemical, PSYCematical, and PSYCical Inquiry | |
| PSYC 1006T | Non-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4) |
| Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Living Systems. | |
| PSYC 1007T | Non-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4) |
| Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Science and Society | |
| PSYC 1010 | Introductory Psychology (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Overview of psychology from both the natural science and social science perspectives. Topics include biological bases of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, learning, motivation, thought, maturational and developmental changes, individual differences, personality, social behavior, and abnormal psychology. In some terms an optional one credit discussion section (graded S/U) is offered. An optional weekly review session is offered for those who wish to attend. Course was offered Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PSYC 1020 | Hoos Connected: Leadership and Communication (1) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Hoos Connected brings together groups of students who get to know one another in a relaxed environment, while also developing leadership and communication skills. Led by two trained upper-class student facilitators, groups of 6-10 students engage in activities and discussions that delve into what brings us together, what can keep us apart, and how these things manifest in our personal lives and our broader UVA community. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021 |
| PSYC 1559 | New Course in Psychology (1 - 4) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of psychology. Course was offered Fall 2017 | |
| PSYC 2005 | Research Methods and Data Analysis I (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Introduces research methods and statistical analysis in psychology. This course, with a minimum grade of "C", is a prerequisite for declaring a major or minor in Psychology. Prerequisites: None. Course was offered Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018 |
| PSYC 2150 | Introduction to Cognition (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Cognition is the activity of knowing: the acquisition, organization, and use of knowledge. Emphasizing fundamental issues, this course introduces such basic content areas in cognitive psychology as perception, memory, language, cognitive development, and philosophy of science. An optional weekly review session is offered for those who wish to attend. Course was offered Summer 2025, Spring 2025, January 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, January 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PSYC 2200 | A Survey of the Neural Basis of Behavior (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | After an overview of brain organization and function, the course examines what we know about the physiological bases of several behaviors including sensation and perception, learning, memory, sleep development, hunger, thirst, and emotions. Course was offered Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PSYC 2300 | Introduction to Perception (3) |
| Study of selected topics in perception, particularly visual perception; the role of stimulus variables, learning and motivation of perception. Optional 1 credit laboratories are offered. Prerequisite: Mathematics at least up to trigonometry recommended. | |
| PSYC 2410 | Abnormal Psychology (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Introduces psychopathology with a focus on specific forms of abnormal behavior: depression, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. Prerequisites: None. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, January 2019, Fall 2018 |
| PSYC 2500 | Topics in Psychology (3) |
| This course covers a variety of special topics in the field of psychology. Course was offered Summer 2025, January 2025, Summer 2024, January 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2012 | |
| PSYC 2559 | New Course in Psychology (1 - 4) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of psychology. | |
| PSYC 2600 | Introduction to Social Psychology (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Surveys major topics in social psychology, including personal perception and social cognition, attitudes and persuasion, interpersonal influence, interpersonal attraction, and helping relationships. Considers research theory and applications of social psychology. Three lecture hours plus optional discussion sections. Course was offered Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PSYC 2700 | Introduction to Child Psychology (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course introduces the biological, cognitive, and social development of the child. As we consider specific topics in child development, such as language development, emotional development, and childhood disabilities, we will consider how specific findings in child development research can answer bigger questions about the nature of human development and how to create a world in which children can grow and thrive. Prerequisite: PSYC 1010 strongly recommended, but not required. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010 |
| PSYC 3006 | Research Methods and Data Analysis II (4) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | A continuation of discussion of research methods in psychology, including computer-controlled experimentation, integrated with computer-based exploratory data analysis, and elementary statistical analysis. Three lecture hours, two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: PSYC 2005 and one of the following options, all with a C or higher grade: STAT 1601 or (STAT 1602 AND STAT 2020) or STAT 3080 or PSYC 3310 Course was offered Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PSYC 3100 | Learning and the Neuroscience of Behavior (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | The course will examine historical and current theories of learning that provide the foundation for most, if not all forms of an organism's behavior. Students will be exposed to a diverse range of experimental findings that led to principles and concepts that currently explain how environmental, social and emotional factors influence the brain and body to shape human and animal behavior. Course was offered Summer 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2019 |
| PSYC 3160 | Cognitive Neuroscience (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course is intended as a survey of cognitive neuroscience, with an emphasis on breadth. Each week we will cover one sub-area or topic within cognitive neuroscience including perception, attention, memory, cognitive control and others. Readings will be chapters from the textbook with a few supplemental journal articles. PSYC 2150 and/or PSYC 2200 recommended but not required. |
| PSYC 3200 | Fundamentals of Neuroscience (3) |
| This course will build on students' general knowledge of Neuroscience topics and aim to achieve a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles of Neuroscience. Topics covered: (1) cell biological and electrical properties of the neuron; (2) synaptic transmission and synaptic plasticity; (3) transduction of physical stimuli and processing of sensory information; and (4) development and evolution and the nervous system. | |
| PSYC 3210 | RM: Psychobiology Laboratory (3) |
| Develops skills necessary for the study of neural bases of behavior, such as brain dissection, electrophysiology, histology, behavioral analysis, and genetic/epigenetic analyses. Emphasis is on mastering contemporary techniques used in neuroscience research and effective, professional written presentation of research findings. Prerequisite: PSYC 2200 or 4200 or BIOL 3050 or PSYC 3200; PSYC 3005 recommended. Course was offered January 2025, Spring 2024, January 2024, Spring 2023, Summer 2022, Janiuary 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, January 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016 | |
| PSYC 3235 | Introduction to Epigenetics (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course is a didactic, mechanistic exploration of epigenetics; we will discuss all epigenetic modifications known to date, the processes through which they are established and modified and their impact on the cell and organism. |
| PSYC 3240 | Animal Minds (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course looks at the evolutionary basis of cognition through the lens of animal behavior, with an emphasis on understanding how general mechanisms of perception and learning interact with more specialized systems for navigation, social interaction, and planning to produce the rich behavioral adaptations seen throughout the animal kingdom. |
| PSYC 3260 | Hidden Figures: Brain Science Through Diversity (3) |
| This course will introduce students to basic concepts in neurobiology/neuroscience/brain science discoveries while emphasizing research by women and URMs in science. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2021 | |
| PSYC 3280 | RM: Imag(in)e Neurons-Brain Function Thru a Lens (3) |
| Imag(in)e Neurons is an RM course that provides an authentic research experience to enrolled students. Through an experiment focused on using quantitative confocal microscopy, students will learn tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, basic programming and image analysis. Final assignment includes preparing the results for a poster presentation at the Reid Conference. Course was offered January 2025 | |
| PSYC 3310 | RM: R Applications in Psychology (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course serves as both an introduction to the R programming language for those who haven't had any previous R background, as well as a refresher and an extension of R topics for those who have taken an intro to R course (i.e., STAT 1601 or PSYC 3006) previously or concurrently. This course is specially tailored to those who have an interest in psychology, with the purpose of preparing students to use R for their psychological research. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019 |
| PSYC 3326 | Human Social Relationships (3) |
| This course will provide a broad overview of neuroscientific research into social relationships. The field is relatively new, and changing quickly. After a brief review of the neuroscientific methods we are likely to encounter in this literature, the course will be oriented toward readings and discussion, with brief research proposals presented at the end. PSYC 2200 or BIOL 3050 recommended. Course was offered Summer 2025 | |
| PSYC 3400 | Personality Psychology (3) |
| Introduces the major approaches, methods, and findings in the field of personality psychology. Topics include identification and observational learning, frustration and aggression, stress, anxiety, defense, self-control, altruism, self-concepts, authoritarianism, achievement motivation, and sensation-seeking. | |
| PSYC 3415 | Research Methods in Developmental Psychology (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This methods course provides hands-on experience designing and conducting research in developmental psychology. The course is intended to guide students through the research process, including generating research questions, evaluating previous literature, proposing an original experiment, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings. |
| PSYC 3420 | The Nature Nurture Debate (3) |
| This course covers the history, science and philosophy of the Nature-Nurture debate. Starting with Galton in the 19th Century, it covers classical issues in behavior genetics, twins and modern studies of human DNA. Philosophical, theoretical and social implications of the scientific studies are emphasized. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2019, Fall 2018 | |
| PSYC 3439 | RM: Social Psychology (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Introduction to research methods used to explore current issues in social psychology. This course provides hands-on learning experiences in research design, data collection and analysis, and reporting of research findings. Course was offered Fall 2022 |
| PSYC 3440 | Child Psychopathology (3) |
| Overview of the description, cause and treatment of various psychological disorders of childhood. Prerequisite: PSYC 2700 recommended. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| PSYC 3445 | Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3) |
| This course is designed to provide an overview of the academic and clinical activities within the field of clinical psychology. Theories, research, psycho therapeutic approaches, and critical professional issues will be explored. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2020, Summer 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Spring 2015 | |
| PSYC 3450 | The Psychology of Women and Gender (3) |
| This course provides a broad survey of psychological science on women and girls, addressing such topics as gender stereotypes, gender socialization, love and romantic relationships, sexuality, pregnancy and motherhood, women and work, and violence against women. | |
| PSYC 3480 | Adolescence: Theory and Development (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Course focus: 1) Background and theories of adolescence, 2) contributions to adolescence from: puberty, intellectual growth, and identify formation, 3) contexts of adolescence: the family situation, peer groups, school, and culture, 4) special topics of adolescence; religious, moral, and sexual development, sex roles, career planning (and achievement), disorders (drugs, delinquency, depression, suicide, etc.).
Prerequisite: PSYC 2700 or 6 hours in Psychology. |
| PSYC 3490 | Infant Development (3) |
| Infancy is the time of life during which enormous changes take place- newborns are very different from the inquisitive, walking and talking 2-year-old. The following lines of development during the first two years are traced in detail: motor, perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Environmental influences, including parental behavior are considered, as well as the effect the infant has on caregivers. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Fall 2009 | |
| PSYC 3500 | Special Topics in Psychology (3) |
| Seminars on special and current topics in psychology. Course was offered Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, January 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| PSYC 3559 | New Course in Psychology (1 - 4) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of psychology. Course was offered January 2024, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Janiuary 2022, Summer 2021, January 2021, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2011 | |
| PSYC 3560 | Undergraduate Teaching Experience (1) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Training for undergraduate teaching assistants to promote course material to assist students enrolled in Psyc active learning courses to perform activities designed for the corresponding discussion/lab section. |
| PSYC 3590 | Research in Psychology (2 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | An original experimental project is undertaken in which each student is responsible for the design and operation of the experiment. S/U grading. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 14 credits of psychology and instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PSYC 3690 | Companion to Research in Psychology (1) |
| This course will support Psyc RAs in goal setting during their RA work, and help developing professional skills such as grant writing for UVA awards and presenting data at internal and external events. | |
| PSYC 3910 | Psychology Internship Toolkit (1) |
| This course provides skills for students engaged with internships in the field of psychology to create bridges between the classroom and psychology careers in the real world. Students will explore psychology-based career paths, learn about ethics and responsible conduct in psychology, and practice field-specific communication practices. Course was offered Summer 2025, Spring 2023 | |
| PSYC 3990 | RM: Group Process and Facilitation I (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Group Process and Facilitation is a 2-semester, 4- or 5-credit course sequence. In semester 1, students learn background knowledge and skills related to: advanced reflective listening, group processes and management, leadership and facilitation. Students also participate in their own Hoos Connected group. In semester 2, students are eligible to co-facilitate 1-2 Hoos Connected group(s) and also receive weekly group supervision. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020 |
| PSYC 3991 | RM: Group Process and Facilitation II (2 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Group Process and Facilitation is a 2-semester, 4- or 5-credit course sequence. In semester 1, students learn background knowledge and skills related to: advanced reflective listening, group processes and management, leadership and facilitation. Students also participate in their own Hoos Connected group. In semester 2, students are eligible to co-facilitate 1-2 Hoos Connected group(s) and also receive weekly group supervision. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020 |
| PSYC 4100 | Neuroscience of Learning, Emotions and Motivation of Functional Behavior (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Learning, Emotions and Motivation will be explored from animal models of clinical conditions, historical case studies in humans of brain-derived emotional disturbances, and current innovations to treat brain disorders. These important discoveries will be presented for students to understand underlying biological and neural mechanisms that mediate adaptive changes to motivate healthy behavior. Course was offered Summer 2025, Spring 2025, January 2025, Fall 2024, January 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2022 |
| PSYC 4110 | Psycholinguistics (3) |
| Topics include psychological and linguistic theory; experimental and empirical studies of linguistic usage; development of language in infants and children; cross-cultural studies of linguistic usage; and the biology of language. Course was offered Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Spring 2010 | |
| PSYC 4135 | Love, Sex, Parenting, Family: From Biology to Society (3) |
| This course surveys intimate relationships beginning with animal models and perspectives from evolutionary biology to psychology and ending with a consideration of the many alternative forms of intimate relationships, parenting, and families in contemporary life. The course will integrate basic research with individual, cultural, and other perspectives. Student presentations and papers are a key part of the course. | |
| PSYC 4155 | Autism: From Neurons to Neighborhoods (3) |
| In this interdisciplinary seminar, we will discuss recent research on autism at multiple levels (biological, cognitive, social) and from multiple perspectives (autistic individuals, scientists, disability studies scholars, families, schools, community/government organizations). | |
| PSYC 4200 | Neural Mechanisms of Behavior (3) |
| Introduces basic concepts in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neurochemistry needed for an understanding of brain and behavior. PSYC 3210 is recommended. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010 | |
| PSYC 4215 | RM: Computational Methods in Psychology and Neuroscience (3) |
| This class provides a hands-on introduction to applied data science in Psychology and Neuroscience with Python. Students will learn to design and code experiments, collect and process data, and analyze and visualize results, all with freely-available, cross-platform, open-source Python libraries. Advanced topics will include applications of optimization, machine learning, and statistics libraries. | |
| PSYC 4250 | Brain Systems Involved in the Neurobiology of Memory (3) |
| The course explores the essential role of memory in everyday life to reveal how successful behaviors are coordinated and executed by information stored in one of six memory systems. The seminar presents a comprehensive understanding of neural processes underlying learning, mechanisms involved in encoding learned material into memory and the events that permit successful recall of life's experiences to interact effectively in the environment. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015 | |
| PSYC 4260 | RM: Genetic and Epigenetic Research in Behavior (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | We will discuss basic concepts in genetics/epigenetics and the role these molecular modifications play in behavior and disorder. We will evaluate empirical papers and learn the molecular techniques described within them. Completion of this course should result in increased knowledge of the use of genome level data in psychology and biology. |
| PSYC 4280 | Neural Basis of Empathy (3) |
| The goal of this course is to familiarize you with ideas about empathy, as rooted in basic neuroscience. Topics covered include the separate neural networks underlying emotional versus cognitive empathy, empathy assays designed to measure theory of mind/prosocial/empathetic behavior in humans and animals, and synaptic plasticity. We will investigate creativity and self-regulation as ways to enhance empathy in humans. | |
| PSYC 4290 | Memory Distortions (3) |
| Although memory is generally accurate, some illusions and distortions in remembering are unavoidable. We will review both neuroscience and cognitive research on a variety of different memory problems, ranging from relatively benign tip-of-the-tongue experiences to untrustworthy eye-witness testimony. Our ultimate goal will be to understand the neural basis and cognitive processes that contribute to these constructive memory phenomena. Course was offered Fall 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2013 | |
| PSYC 4310 | Cognitive Aging (3) |
| This course aims to discuss the state-of-the-art in the large field of cognitive aging and the main lifespan predictors that lead to healthy aging. | |
| PSYC 4350 | RM: Research Methods in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience (3) |
| This course offers a practical introduction to techniques in developmental cognitive neuroscience including electroencephalography (EEG), functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Students will gain hands-on experience collecting and analyzing neuroscientific data and an understanding of how human neuroscience techniques may inform our understanding of the developing brain. Course was offered January 2025 | |
| PSYC 4410 | RM: Practical Longitudinal Sustainability Studies (3) |
| Longitudinal data analytical techniques will be introduced to investigate sustainability issues. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023 | |
| PSYC 4420 | RM: Brain Mapping with MRI (3) |
| Human neuroimaging technologies and analytics methods enable exploration of the form, function, and connectivity of the living brain. Students will gain familiarity with the origins of brain imaging using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), be able to discuss the technical foundations of image reconstruction, view and process raw neuroimaging structural and time-series data, and make inferences about the brain in health and in disease.
PSYC 4200 or PSYC 5265 recommended. Some background in coding using Matlab, R or Python is recommended. Other majors with Instructor's Permission. | |
| PSYC 4435 | The Psychology of Misinformation (3) |
| This course explores the psychology behind susceptibility to mis/disinformation, including cognitive biases, decision-making in uncertainty, and more. It delves into cutting-edge research and strategies for reducing susceptibility through video interventions and online games. It presents hands-on experience with lots of online materials ranging from responding to misinformation susceptibility scales, to engaging with online videos and games. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024 | |
| PSYC 4500 | Special Topics in Psychology (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Topical Offerings in Psychology Course was offered Summer 2025, Spring 2025, January 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, January 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, January 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, January 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PSYC 4559 | New Course in Psychology (3) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of psychology. Course was offered January 2024, January 2023, Janiuary 2022, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, January 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, January 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, January 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011 | |
| PSYC 4580 | Directed Readings in Psychology (2 - 3) |
| Critical examination of an important current problem area in psychology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 14 credits in psychology and instructor permission. Course was offered Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| PSYC 4585 | Behavior Genetics (3) |
| This course will attempt to accomplish two basic goals. First, we will use the Plomin et al. text to establish a basic knowledge of genetics and its interaction with behavior. Second, we will use this knowledge to address some topics in behavioral genetics, using the Plomin et al. text and primary readings. | |
| PSYC 4603 | Psychology of Sexual Orientation (3) |
| Overview of research and theory related to sexual orientation across the lifespan from the standpoint of the social sciences. Topics include conceptualization of sexual identities, origins and development of sexual orientation, sexual identity formation and disclosure. Selected issues such as couple relationships, employment and careers, parenthood, and aging are also explored, since they may be affected by sexual orientation.
Prerequisite: Third- or fourth-year psychology major Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, January 2010 | |
| PSYC 4606 | Cognitive Biases in Anxiety and Related Disorders (3) |
| This course examines cognitive processing biases in anxiety and related disorders. To understand, for example, why a person with social anxiety sees only the one scowling face in a room full of smiles, we consider automatic processing of emotional information. The course critiques cutting-edge research on how these processes contribute to anxiety and related problems, and if it is important to change the processes to reduce psychopathology. | |
| PSYC 4640 | Psychology of Emotions (3) |
| This course will survey contemporary research and theory in affective science. We will examine the origins, functions, and behavioral and social consequences of emotions, paying particular attention to cross-cultural and cross-species evidence. Course was offered Summer 2025, Fall 2022 | |
| PSYC 4645 | Psychology of Inequality (3) |
| In this course we will investigate how historical and social contexts of different types of inequality (e.g., racial, economic, gender, sexual orientation) inform individual's psychological processes. Further, we will discuss how these psychological processes may, in turn, exacerbate inequality. | |
| PSYC 4660 | High-Level Cognition (3) |
| This course will cover contemporary data and theory in high level cognitive processes, including reasoning, choice, problem solving, creativity, and collaborative thinking. Course was offered Spring 2025 | |
| PSYC 4755 | Social Neuroscience (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | A broad perspective on the expanding field of social neuroscience. A. Topics include but are not limited to social perception, social cognition, person perception, theory of mind, attitudes, and interpersonal processes. Emphasis on understanding the reciprocal interaction between brain function and everyday social behaviors.
Prerequisite: PSYC 2200 or BIOL 3050. |
| PSYC 4970 | Distinguished Major Thesis I (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | A two-semester course in which the student prepares a thesis under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. The thesis may be based on empirical research conducted by the student or a critical review or theoretical analysis of existing findings.
Prerequisite: Participants in the Distinguished Majors Program in Psychology. Course was offered Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PSYC 4980 | Distinguished Major Thesis II (3) |
| A two-semester course in which the student prepares a thesis under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. The thesis may be based on empirical research conducted by the student or a critical review or theoretical analysis of existing findings. Prerequisite: Participants in the Distinguished Majors Program in Psychology. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| PSYC 5035 | Leading and Managing Diverse Groups (3) |
| This course will focus on interpersonal, organizational, and societal factors leaders must negotiate to lead effectively in socially diverse environments. Students will be exposed to cases and empirical research that will enable them to (1) develop well-articulated positions on diversity-related issues and (2) form strategies to promote sustainable settings for productive exchange among diverse groups of individuals. Course was offered Spring 2012 | |
| PSYC 5270 | RM: Computational Neuroscience (3) |
| Develops skills in processing neural data and analyzing its relationship to stimulus or motor activity. Topics include information theory, receptive fields, point processes, and mixed-effects models. Emphasis is on implementing theoretical concepts with computer programs. Prerequisite: instructor permission. | |
| PSYC 5280 | Neuropsychopharmacology (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Combines the study of the synaptic circuits function for producing measurable behaviors and the principles of pharmacology. Focus on basic concepts in behavior analysis, pharmacology, and neuropharmacology, and reviews research techniques for assessing the effects of drugs on the behavior of nonhumans and humans. |
| PSYC 5305 | Moral Development (3) |
| This course will cover the development of moral emotions, cognition, and behavior from infancy through middle childhood. | |
| PSYC 5321 | RM: Electroencephalography (3) |
| This course will provide students with background and training in electroencephalography (EEG) recording methods, including data collection and data analysis techniques. PSYC 2005 required; PSYC 2200 or 3160 recommended. | |
| PSYC 5323 | RM: R in Psychology (3) |
| This course is designed to introduce the statistical language R, with the purpose of preparing students to use and apply quantitative methods in their future psychology research. Topics may include handling data structures, cleaning data, visualizing and presenting data, and reviewing introductory statistics using R. At least 1-2 semesters of previous formal programming experience required (i.e., CS1110 or PSYC 3310). | |
| PSYC 5326 | The Neuroscience of Social Relationships (3) |
| This course will provide a broad overview of neuroscientific research into social relationships. The field is relatively new, and changing quickly. After a brief review of the neuroscientific methods we are likely to encounter in this literature, the course will be oriented toward readings and discussion, with brief research proposals presented at the end. PSYC 2200 or BIOL 3050 recommended. Course was offered January 2025, January 2024, Fall 2023, January 2023, Fall 2022, Janiuary 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016 | |
| PSYC 5332 | Quantified Cognition (3) |
| This class will provide the foundation necessary to start thinking mechanistically about how neural function gives rise to cognition. Although the focus will be on problems in psychology and neuroscience, the material will have potential for broad application and will cover topics including computational modeling, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. | |
| PSYC 5500 | Current Topics in Psychology (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Current topical offerings in Psychology. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2013, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PSYC 5559 | New Course in Psychology (3) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of psychology. Course was offered Spring 2019, January 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, January 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, January 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011 | |
| PSYC 5620 | RM: Social Psychophysiology (3) |
| Introduce students to the theories, applications, and specific methods commonly used in social psychophysiology, with a particular emphasis on understanding relevant physiological systems, their measurement, study design considerations, and data processing. We will cover both traditional and more recent measurement approaches. Course was offered Spring 2023 | |
| PSYC 5705 | Introduction to Bayesian Methods (3) |
| This course will provide a practical introduction to classic and modern Bayesian methods, with an emphasis on applications in social sciences. Bayesian estimation for several widely used models in psychology will also be discussed. | |
| PSYC 5710 | Machine Learning and Data Mining (3) |
| Machine learning and data mining are among the topics that are very demanded nowadays. They can be used to extract knowledge from multivariate datasets, to transform unstructured data into analyzable datasets, and to make extremely accurate and stable predictions. The present course will be an introductory, hands-on course, covering a number of basic techniques and methods used in the fields of machine learning and data mining, using R. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2013 | |
| PSYC 5720 | Fundamentals of Item Response Theory (3) |
| This course is designed to introduce you to the concepts of item response theory (IRT) models and their application to substantive psychological problems in measurement, such as test and scale design and analysis. Prerequisite: Undergraduates must have taken Psyc 3005 and 3006 OR 4005 and 4006. Grads must have taken Psyc 7710. Instructor consent required. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2013 | |
| PSYC 5730 | RM: Advanced Multiple Regression and Data Visualization (3) |
| This course covers R programming, linear models focused on analyzing COVID-19 data and advanced regression analytical tools applied to understanding COVID-19-related effects on well-being. Students will learn how to produce visualization plots of data with RStudio and Shiny Apps. Group work entails creating a data analysis report summarizing their empirical findings. Prerequisites: Intro statistics course and any R statistical software course. Course was offered Spring 2024 | |
| PSYC 6559 | New Course in Psychology (1 - 4) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of psychology. | |
| PSYC 7120 | Advanced Cognitive Psychology (3) |
| This seminar provides an overview of the cognitive perspective in accounting for thought (e.g., varieties of representation) as well as particular cognitive processes (e.g., attention, memory). | |
| PSYC 7155 | Subjective Well-Being (3) |
| This course explores various issues in the merging field of well-being research. It is designed to expose you to different research perspectives, methodologies, and most recent developments in the area. Topics covered in this course include conceputal issues in well-being research, measurement judgmental proceses, goals and values, adaptation, close relationships, culture, psychophysiolgical temperaments, and personality. | |
| PSYC 7215 | RM: Computational Methods in Psychology and Neuroscience (3) |
| This class provides a hands-on introduction to applied data science in Psychology and Neuroscience with Python. Students will learn to design and code experiments, collect and process data, and analyze and visualize results, all with freely-available, cross-platform, open-source Python libraries. Advanced topics will include applications of optimization, machine learning, and statistics libraries. | |
| PSYC 7245 | Foundations of Systems, Behavioral, and Cognitive Neuroscience (3) |
| The goal is to provide students with foundations in circuit, systems, and behavioral neuroscience that are necessary and helpful for research in neuroscience. It will be team-taught by faculty, each of whom will lead 1-2 week modules with lectures and discussions on topics of their expertise. A special emphasis will be placed on introducing the physiological and behavioral methods used in modern neuroscience research. Course was offered Spring 2025 | |
| PSYC 7350 | Developing Minds (3) |
| This course explores the developing mind from birth to age three, focusing on biological, cognitive, social, and emotional factors. Emphasis is on contemporary research methods and findings and their implications and application. Course was offered Spring 2025 | |
| PSYC 7400 | Practicum to Intervention and Ethics (2) |
| This course has a two-fold purpose. First, it is designed to provide a working introduction to the ethical issues, principles, and techniques of psychotherapy and supervision. Second, will explore psychology's history and development and then investigate the role of History and Systems on our current psychotherapy. | |
| PSYC 7401 | Contemporary Issues: Cognitive Psychology (2) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Discusses contemporary developments in psychological theory, methods, and research. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in psychology or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022 |
| PSYC 7402 | Contemporary Issues: Neuroscience and Behavior (2) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Discusses contemporary developments in psychological theory, methods, and research. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in psychology or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022 |
| PSYC 7403 | Contemporary Issues: Community Psychology (2) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Discusses contemporary developments in psychological theory, methods, and research. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in psychology or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022 |
| PSYC 7404 | Contemporary Issues: Ethics and Clinical Psychology (1) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Discusses contemporary developments in psychological theory, methods, and research. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in psychology or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022 |
| PSYC 7405 | Contemporary Issues: Developmental Psychology (2) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Discusses contemporary developments in psychological theory, methods, and research. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in psychology or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022 |
| PSYC 7406 | Contemporary Issues: Social Psychology (2) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Discusses contemporary developments in psychological theory, methods, and research. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in psychology or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022 |
| PSYC 7407 | Contemporary Issues: Quantitative Psychology (2) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Discusses contemporary developments in psychological theory, methods, and research. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in psychology or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022 |
| PSYC 7410 | Practicum to Intervention and History and Systems (2) |
| This course has a two-fold purpose. First, it is designed to provide a working introduction to the ethical issues, principles, and techniques of psychotherapy and supervision. Second, will explore psychology's history and development and then investigate the role of History and Systems on our current psychotherapy. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011 | |
| PSYC 7420 | Psychological Intervention I (4) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | An overview of psychotherapy process and outcome research, ethnicity issues in psychotherapy and ethical considerations. Begins the survey of adult psychotherapy. Emphasizes a problem-focused, rather than a treatment-focused perspective. Three lecture hours, practicum in supervised intervention. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. |
| PSYC 7430 | Psychological Assessment (4) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Topics include strategies of assessment, issues of reliability and validity, test construction; theory and practice of individual, couple, family, and community assessment techniques, including testing, interviewing, observation; and assessment research. Three lecture hours, two lab hours. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. |
| PSYC 7440 | Psychological Assessment (4) |
| Topics include strategies of assessment, issues of reliability and validity, test construction; theory and practice of individual, couple, family, and community assessment techniques, including testing, interviewing, observation; and assessment research. Three lecture hours, two lab hours. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| PSYC 7450 | Psychological Intervention II (4) |
| Concludes the problem-focused survey of adult psychotherapy. Provides a survey of therapy focused on relationship issues in the family, including couples therapy, divorce issues, and especially, child and family therapy. Three lecture hours, practicum in supervised intervention. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| PSYC 7456 | Advanced Psychological Assessment II (1 - 3) |
| Advanced Psychological Assessment II focuses on hands-on practice and experience in administering personality, psychopathology, brief neuropsychological assessments and standardized clinical interviews for adults and adolescents covered in Psychological Assessment II, which is a pre-requisite for this course. Additional experiences to expand students' conceptualization, diagnosing, and report writing will also be provided. Course was offered Spring 2022 | |
| PSYC 7470 | Experimental Psychopathology (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Reviews symptomatological, classificatory, and epidemiological issues, and surveys the psychological, behavior-genetic, and psychophysiological literature in abnormal psychology. Emphasizes adult psychopathology. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. |
| PSYC 7480 | Critical Perspectives for Psychological Reseach (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | In this graduate seminar, we will take a close look at concepts and theoretical perspectives emerging from and guiding the field of community psychology including empowerment, resilience, critical race theory, Black feminism, intersectionality, critical consciousness, and sociopolitical resistance. This course will encourage students to apply these frames to critically examine their own research. |
| PSYC 7481 | Practica in Community Psychology and Prevention Science (3) |
| The Practica in Community Psychology and Prevention Science aims to prepare students for a career in one of three settings: academia, industry, or government. To achieve this aim, students are required to design two 1-year fieldwork practica with a local, state, or federal agency, supervised by a laboratory instructor. Prerequisites: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016 | |
| PSYC 7485 | Structural Determinants of Inequality (3) |
| This course focuses on the structural underpinnings of modern inequality in the United States. Particular attention will be paid to intersections of race and class and the systematic construction of unequal opportunity over time. | |
| PSYC 7559 | New Course in Psychology (1 - 4) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of psychology. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011 |
| PSYC 7600 | Social Psychology (3) |
| Surveys the major empirical and theoretical concepts in social psychology. | |
| PSYC 7610 | Advanced Research Methods in Social Psychology (3) |
| Surveys various research approaches to social psychological problems; discusses selected methodological issues; and practices designing and criticizing research techniques on assorted psychological topics. Prerequisite: One semester of graduate statistics and PSYC 7600 or instructor permission. | |
| PSYC 7645 | The Psychology of Inequality (3) |
| In this course we will investigate how historical and social contexts of different types of inequality (e.g., racial, economic, gender, sexual orientation) inform individual's psychological processes. Further, we will discuss how these psychological processes may, in turn, exacerbate inequality. | |
| PSYC 7651 | Professional Issues in Masters Studies (1 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Course will provide professional guidance, discussion, preparation and practice for skills necessary for professional careers with an MA degree or applying to PhD programs with a terminal MA. Students will gain experience in attending research presentations and will have the opportunity to make presentations. Preparation for applying to professional positions and PhD programs will be included, e.g., resume, letters, applications, interviews. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020 |
| PSYC 7670 | Longitudinal Data Analysis (3) |
| This course will provide an introduction to the principles and methods (e.g., multilevel models, mixed-effects models, latent growth curve models) for the analysis of longitudinal data. Emphasis will be on data analysis and interpretation. Participants should be familiar with the general linear model (regression, analysis of variance) prior to taking this course. Course was offered Fall 2017 | |
| PSYC 7675 | Exploratory Graph Analysis and Network Psychometrics (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course is an introduction to the new field of network psychometrics, with an emphasis on exploratory graph analysis (EGA). Students will have a hands-on experience on how to use the EGAnet package for R for implementing all techniques related to EGA, from quantum information theory and network science methods to dynamic exploratory graph analysis and more. Course was offered Spring 2025 |
| PSYC 7705 | Multi-Level Modeling (3) |
| In this course, we will introduce some simple Multi-Level models, introduce some properties of those and some methods to fit data to these models. In the second part, we will advance to more complex multi-level model with possible overlaps between lower levels and non-normal multi-level models. Course was offered Spring 2022, Spring 2013 | |
| PSYC 7710 | Quantitative Methods I: Probability and Statistical Inference (4) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Course covers the foundations of psychology & statistical techniques used in behavioral science, in particular foundations of traditional statistical testing, R programming, modern statistical testing using bootstrapping & resampling, & very basic introduction to Factor Analysis & applications of information theory. The course has 3 lecture hours & 2 lab hours that teaches computational aspects of the course in R. Basic training in R required. |
| PSYC 7720 | Quantitative Methods II: Experimental Design (4) |
| Includes Chi-square tests for contingency tables, correlation, multiple regression, analysis of variance of one-way and factorial designs including repeated measures experiments, and analysis of covariance. Extension work with SPSS and MANOVA computer routines. Prerequisite: PSYC 7710 or equivalent. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| PSYC 7725 | Affective Aspects of Behavior (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course will provide students exposure to current knowledge in the area of affect, mood, and emotion, including research on models of emotion and emotion regulation, historical and developmental perspectives on emotion, and prominent measures and methods used to advance understanding of affective sciences. This will include basic research on affect and healthy emotional functioning, along with research on psychopathology and mood disorders. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Spring 2017 |
| PSYC 7730 | Developmental Aspects of Behavior (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course will provide students exposure to current knowledge in the area of developmental aspects of behavior, including transitions, growth, and development across an individual's life, along with prominent methods used to advance understanding of developmental processes. This will include basic research on both typical and atypical development across the lifespan. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017 |
| PSYC 7740 | Practicum to Intervention and Multicultural Issues (2) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course has a two-fold purpose. First, it is designed to provide a working introduction to the ethical issues, principles, and techniques of psychotherapy and supervision. Second, will explore psychology's history and development and then investigate the role of History and Systems on our current psychotherapy. |
| PSYC 7745 | Ethics of Clinical Science (1) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course will provide clinical psychology doctoral students exposure to current knowledge and challenging issues in ethical decision-making and practices tied to being a clinical scientist. The course will focus on clinical science roles as a researcher, educator (e.g., teacher, mentor), and member of the broader field. Course was offered Spring 2025 |
| PSYC 7750 | Practicum to Intervention and Supervision (2) |
| Designed to provide a working introduction to the ethical issues, principles, and techniques of psychotherapy and supervision. Additionally, case conceptualization, designing intervention plans, and active listening skills are introduced and practiced. Individual psychotherapy with adolescents and adults will be the primary focus of this aspect of the course. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2010 | |
| PSYC 7755 | Advanced Practicum in Supervision and Consultation (1) |
| This course is designed to provide students with a context for supervision and consultation through sharing with each other their experiences with various clients, providing peer supervision to each other (with the instructor in the room), receiving immediate feedback from the instructor regarding their supervision of each other, and receiving feedback from each other, at the end of the course. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013 | |
| PSYC 7760 | Introduction to Applied Multivariate Methods (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Introduces major statistical methods used for the data analysis of multiple measures. Includes elementary matrix algebra, multivariate regression (canonical correlation; multivariate analysis of variance and covariance; and discriminant analysis and classification), correlational methods (principal components and exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis), and the analysis of multivariate contingency tables using log-linear models. Emphasizes concepts, issues, and examples over mathematical derivations. Prerequisite: PSYC 7710-7720 or equivalent. Course was offered Spring 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PSYC 8559 | New Course in Psychology (1 - 4) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of psychology. | |
| PSYC 8650 | Social Development (3) |
| Analyzes current theory and research in social and personality developments from infancy through adolescence. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. | |
| PSYC 8670 | Cognitive Development (3) |
| This course reviews current and classic literature concerning theory and experimental findings in cognitive development across infancy and childhood. | |
| PSYC 8730 | Dynamical Systems Analysis (3) |
| This course intends to give the student a practical working understanding of some of the techniques for data analysis of dynamical systems in psychology. The course will concentrate on the development and testing of dynamical systems models for behavior and learning practical methods for fitting models of continuous time differential equations for real world data. Prerequisites: R and Structural Equation Modeling. | |
| PSYC 8735 | Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (3) |
| Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling provides an introduction to statistical modeling with latent variables and multivariate outcomes. Path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, multivariate regression, growth curves, and longitudinal mediation and moderation will be covered using the free open source OpenMx software running in R. Course was offered Fall 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Fall 2014 | |
| PSYC 8998 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Thesis (1 - 12) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected. Course was offered Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PSYC 8999 | Non-Topical Research (1 - 12) |
| For master's research, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. Course was offered Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| PSYC 9501 | Topical Research (1 - 12) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Independent laboratory research undertaken with advisor. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory and can be repeated. Instructor permission required. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PSYC 9502 | Topical Research (1 - 12) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Independent laboratory research undertaken with advisor. Graded and can be repeated. Instructor permission required. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014 |
| PSYC 9503 | Topical Research (1) |
| In person independent laboratory research undertaken with advisor. Graded and can be repeated. Instructor permission required. Course was offered Fall 2020 | |
| PSYC 9559 | New Course in Psychology (1 - 4) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of psychology. | |
| PSYC 9560 | Teaching Psychology-Review Sessions (1) |
| Will introduce you to be being a teaching assistant at UVA. This course is designed for grad students in their first teaching experience who will serve as Review TAs--that is, student contact through office hours and review sessions, but you are not responsible for a course section. You will learn some issues of class organization at UVa (such as the use of Collab) as well as more nuanced skills you'll need in teaching students effectively.Prerequisite: GSAS | |
| PSYC 9561 | Teaching Psychology-Sections (1) |
| This class is to continue your education in teaching of psychology. Course is designed to acquaint you with issues particular to the teaching of a section of a larger lecture course. Will cover classroom management, grading, and pedagogical techniques. It's very difficult to evaluate ones own teaching, so everyone will videotape their teaching at one occasion, and we will spend time learning to evaluate classroom practice through observation. Prerequisite: PSYC 9559-1 or PSYC 9560 | |
| PSYC 9562 | Teaching Psychology-Courses (1) |
| This course is designed to help students learn how to design a course from scratch. It is presumed that before you take this course, you have led sections for at least two semesters, and have taken Psyc 9561. We will consider course planning from start to finish: factors that influence the topic of a course, purposes and implementation issues for various pedagogical methods, and functions of different methods of assessment.
Prerequisite: You have led sections for at least two semesters, and have taken PSYC 9559-1 or Psyc 9561. GSAS. | |
| PSYC 9605 | Oral Presentations of Research (1) |
| This course prepares graduate students to create and deliver effective oral presentations of their research. We will focus particularly on longer-format presentations. Topics covered include clarity before semi-professional audiences, effective use of graphics and other supporting materials, and different methods of presenting complex data. | |
| PSYC 9910 | Neuroscience Rotations (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | An exposure to the working techniques and interactions of the modern neuroscience laboratory. Course was offered Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020 |
| PSYC 9980 | Practicum in Case Consultation (1 - 7) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Supervision in case assessment, evaluation, and intervention. Emphasizes issues involved in case management; types of issues and decisions that may affect the outcome of intervention; pragmatic issues in dealing with people referred as clients; consultation procedures with referral agencies; and liaisons with community agencies. Student performance is evaluated on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PSYC 9998 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1 - 12) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected. Course was offered Summer 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PSYC 9999 | Non-Topical Research (1 - 12) |
| For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |