PSYC 101General Psychology
Two (2) of the following Biology Courses
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
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PSYC
47 courses with the subject PSYC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PSYC 101 (Core)General Psychology
Fall 2018: Yes; Spring 2019: Yes; Fall 2019: Yes; Spring 2020: Yes; Fall 2020: Yes; Spring 2021: Yes
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- PSYC
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- 0188
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 200Psychology of Development (Gen. Ed. Domain III-B)
An overview of major theories of development from the prenatal period through adolescence. Topics include brain research and the work of Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg, Bronfenbrenner, and Vygotsky. Normative patterns in areas such as physical growth, cognition, morality, emotion, language acquisition, and socialization are addressed within the cultural context of the family. Interrelationships between cognitive developments and other developmental domains are stressed. Discussions and field applications encourage the critical evaluation of theoretical and normative information. Note: This course is only open to Elementary Education majors, Early Childhood Education majors, Child and Family Studies majors, or Secondary Education minors.
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 201Child Development
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 201 or PSYC 212 or PSYC 231 (Domain 2-Dev)Child Psychology Adolescent Psychology Adult Development
Fall 2018: Yes; Spring 2019: Yes; Fall 2019: Yes; Spring 2020: Yes; Fall 2020: Yes; Spring 2021: Yes
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- PSYC
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- 0188
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 212Adolescent Psychology
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 215 or PSYC 224 or PSYC 259 or PSYC 286 (Domain 4-Sociocultural)Psychology of Personality Social Psychology Cultural Psychology Psychology of Women
Fall 2018: Yes; Spring 2019: Yes; Fall 2019: Yes; Spring 2020: Yes; Fall 2020: Yes; Spring 2021: Yes
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- PSYC
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- 0188
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 217Introduction to Counseling
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 222Psychopathology
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 224Social Psychology
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 231Adult Development
Learning and Cognition Domain One (1) of the following:
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 236Psychology of Learning
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 245Health Psychology
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 245 or PSYC 280 (Domain 1-Bio)Health Psychology or Sensation & Perception
Fall 2018: Yes; Spring 2019: Yes; Fall 2019: Yes; Spring 2020: Yes; Fall 2020: Yes; Spring 2021: Yes
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- PSYC
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- 0188
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 251Psychology Research I: Methods
Development) with a minimum grade of C- (1.70), completion of STAT 117 Introduction to Statistics or STAA 127 Statistics for Social Sciences with a minimum grade of C- (1.70), and sophomore status. Psychology majors only.
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026-undergraduate
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- www.framingham.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of PSYC 101 General Psychology (or PSYC 200 Psychology of
PSYC 259Cultural Psychology
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 263Cognitive Psychology
MINOR IN BLACK STUDIES (BST) (5 COURSES) The Black studies minor offers an interdisciplinary course of study across the humanities and social sciences. In so doing, it gives students an opportunity to pursue their own interests in Black culture and history in the United States, while at the same time offering an exploration of the implications of the African Diaspora. The core courses give students the foundation to understand Blackness in the United States, and the electives offer a range of courses that students can select depending on their choice of focus. This minor will enable students, regardless of their chosen major, to become more cognizant of how understanding Blackness in the United States is essential to citizenship in a participatory democracy. Students take two (2) core classes and choose three (3) courses from among different subject areas. To complete the course residency requirement for a minor, a minimum of three (3) course-credits (12 semester hours) in the minor must be taken at Framingham State University. The minor requires five (5) courses as follows: Two (2) core courses:
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 271Principles of Behavior Modification
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 271 or PSYC 236 or PSYC 263 (Domain 3-Learning/Cog)Behavior Modification Psychology of Learning Cognitive Psychology
Fall 2018: Yes; Spring 2019: Yes; Fall 2019: Yes; Spring 2020: Yes; Fall 2020: Yes; Spring 2021: Yes
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- PSYC
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- 0188
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 280Sensation & Perception
RAMS 101NE First Year Seminar: Topics in Neuroscience MINOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH (5 COURSES) To earn a minor in Public Health, students must apply in writing to the chair of the Nutrition & Health Studies Department. To complete the minor, no more than two (2) required courses from major requirements may count towards minor. Courses in the minor may be used to fulfill general education requirements. To complete the course residency requirement for a minor, a minimum of three (3) course-credits (12 semester hours) in the minor must be taken at Framingham State University. The minor requires five (5) courses as follows: A. Two (2) required courses:
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 286Psychology of Women
Choose Three (3) Upper-Level Electives: All majors will complete three (3) additional upper-level courses from Psychology courses at the 300- and/or 400-level or from Neuroscience at the 300-level. The choice of upper-level courses is up to the student. It is recommended that students consult with their advisors in the selection of upper-level course options. ~ Page 398 ~
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 291Psychology Research I: Descriptive and Correlational Methods
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 291 (Core)Research Methods I
Fall 2018: No; Spring 2019: No; Fall 2019: Yes; Spring 2020: No; Fall 2020: No; Spring 2021: No
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- PSYC
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- 0188
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 304Psychology of Careers
An introduction to research on career development and the contemporary workforce. The course provides an overview of the major theories of career choice, such as trait-factor, developmental, and ecological approaches. The structure of vocational interests, values, personality, and abilities is also discussed. Finally, research on graduate school admissions and job search strategies is reviewed. Note: This is a writing intensive psychology course.
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026-undergraduate
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- www.framingham.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of two (2) 200-level PSYC or NEUR courses or permission of instructor.
PSYC 305Human Relations
Designed to provide students with an opportunity to study and to experience the small group situation in which the focus is on understanding the dynamics of interpersonal behavior and on developing communication skills. Topics include self-concept, person perception, verbal and non-verbal communication, and conflict resolution. Note: This is a writing intensive psychology course. Note: Students cannot receive credit for this course and PSYC 258 Human Relations.
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026-undergraduate
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- www.framingham.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of two (2) 200-level PSYC or NEUR courses or permission of instructor.
PSYC 318Educational Psychology
An advanced course on psychological research topics relevant to the classroom, such as achievement, motivation, self-esteem, creativity and intelligence, testing and assessment, and peer relationships. An examination of issues relevant to gender, race, and social class within educational settings are included from a psychological perspective. The psychological implications of school transitions, mainstreaming of special needs students, tracking, sports and extracurricular activities, and clinical disorders manifested in the classroom may be covered. Note: This is a writing intensive psychology course.
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026-undergraduate
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- www.framingham.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of two (2) 200-level PSYC or NEUR courses or permission of instructor.
PSYC 322Abnormal Psychology
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026-undergraduate
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 322 or PSYC 313 or PSYC 369 or PSYC 370Abnormal Psychology Developmental Disabilities Human Sexuality Developmental Psychopathology
Fall 2018: Yes; Spring 2019: Yes; Fall 2019: Yes; Spring 2020: Yes; Fall 2020: Yes; Spring 2021: Yes
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- PSYC
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- 0188
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 324Theories of Personality
An examination of the major classical and contemporary theories of personality. The course includes a critical analysis of how individual differences are assessed within each theoretical approach. The approaches covered include psychoanalytic, life span, humanistic, cognitive, and behavioral. Additional theoretical approaches may also be discussed. Situational and cultural implications for family, work, therapy, and education are considered. Note: This is a writing intensive psychology course.
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026-undergraduate
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- www.framingham.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of two (2) 200-level PSYC or NEUR courses or permission of instructor.
PSYC 338Industrial-Organizational Psychology
An introduction to psychological principles applied to the workplace and the field of industrial- organizational psychology. Possible topics include job analysis, test development, selection procedures, training, performance appraisal, job satisfaction, motivation, leadership, work stress, and careers. Research, practical applications, and cultural influences on work behavior are discussed. Note: This is a writing intensive psychology course.
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026-undergraduate
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- www.framingham.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of two (2) 200-level PSYC or NEUR courses or permission of instructor.
PSYC 341Group Dynamics
An examination of the structure, function, and interactive processes of groups. Research methods appropriate for the study of groups are stressed, and research findings are discussed. Special attention is given to interaction patterns and to personality attributes that influence modes of group interaction. Note: This is a writing intensive psychology course. ~ Page 198 ~
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026-undergraduate
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- www.framingham.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of two (2) 200-level PSYC or NEUR courses or permission of instructor.
PSYC 345Directed Study in Psychological Research
An opportunity for the advanced student in psychology to participate as a research assistant in a faculty-initiated and directed project. Ability to work with a degree of independence and to complete assigned tasks in accordance with the instructor’s guidance is expected. The instructor is responsible for specifying the research topic(s), materials, and methodology. The student and the supervising professor are responsible for determining a contract that identifies the course objectives and the means for evaluating the student’s performance. The course may be taken twice to allow students to pursue projects that require more than one semester, or to work closely with more than one faculty member. Note: Open to Psychology majors only. supervising instructor and department chair.
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026-undergraduate
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- www.framingham.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of two (2) 200-level PSYC or NEUR courses, and approval of the
PSYC 354Psychology of Prejudice
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 355Contemporary Issues in Psychology
An in-depth examination of a current psychological issue with particular emphasis on the contributions of recent research. Topic and instructor are announced each year. Note: This is a writing intensive psychology course. This course, on a different topic, may be repeated for credit.
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- PSYC
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- Repeatable
- may be repeated for credit.
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- 2025-2026-undergraduate
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- www.framingham.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of two (2) 200-level PSYC or NEUR courses or permission of instructor.
PSYC 369Human Sexuality
Sociology and Criminology:
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 370Developmental Psychopathology
The study of functional disorders commonly originating before the age of 21. Psychiatric disorders resulting from genetic abnormalities and from environmental factors are studied, including affective and anxiety disorders, adjustment and conduct disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorders. Current medical and therapeutic treatments are examined. Familiarity with both normal child and normal adolescent development is strongly recommended. Note: This is a writing intensive psychology course.
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026-undergraduate
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- www.framingham.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of two (2) 200-level PSYC or NEUR courses or permission of instructor.
PSYC 373Psychology and the Law
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- PSYC
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- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 376Psychology of Morality
An exploration of morality from a psychological perspective. Topics covered may include moral development, how moral beliefs differ from other kinds of beliefs, the role of both cognition and emotion in morality, moral panics, how morality shapes individual behaviors, and the role of morality in intergroup relations. Note: This is a writing intensive psychology course. ~ Page 199 ~
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- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
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- www.framingham.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of two (2) 200-level PSYC or NEUR courses, or permission of instructor.
PSYC 391Research II: Quasi-Experimental and Experimental Methods
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- PSYC
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- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 391 (Core)Research Methods II
Fall 2018: Yes; Spring 2019: No; Fall 2019: No; Spring 2020: Yes; Fall 2020: No; Spring 2021: No
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- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 0188
- Source
- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 403Practicum in Teaching of Psychology
An opportunity to serve as a teaching assistant on campus in a psychology course under the close supervision of the course instructor. Teaching assistants typically conduct class discussions, prepare class materials and demonstrations, assist in construction of examinations, and confer with students.
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- PSYC
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- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.framingham.edu
- Prerequisite
- Approval of the supervising course instructor. Psychology majors only.
PSYC 450Empirical Research Thesis in Psychology
A culminating academic experience for Psychology majors during which students apply research methodology to the study of psychological topics. Working alone or in small groups, students complete at least one original empirical research project through stages of the research process, such as review of literature, hypothesis formulation, research design, data collection and analysis, and drawing conclusions. As one of the capstone courses for the major, students continue to develop their ability to think within the discipline, and they refine their communication skills through oral and written reports. They also apply and/or integrate knowledge about the scientific method, ethics, and diversity. Students create a final product for public dissemination. Research methods, content, and supervision structure may vary by instructor. Note: A minimum grade of C- (1.70) is required in this course in order to fulfill a psychology major capstone requirement. Note: This course is open to Psychology majors only. with a minimum grade of C- (1.70), completion of two (2) additional 300-level or higher PSYC or NEUR course.
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- PSYC
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- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.framingham.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of PSYC 391 Research II: Quasi-Experimental and Experimental Methods
PSYC 450 or PSYC 460 or PSYC 480 (Core)Empirical Research Thesis in Psychology History & Systems in Psychology Seminar in Psychology
Fall 2018: Yes; Spring 2019: Yes; Fall 2019: Yes; Spring 2020: Yes; Fall 2020: Yes; Spring 2021: Yes
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- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 0188
- Source
- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 460History and Systems in Psychology
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- PSYC
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- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
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- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 480Psychology Seminar
A culminating academic experience for Psychology majors during which students read original research and theoretical papers covering a single area in psychology and take an active role in leading class discussions. Laboratory or field research may be required. As one of the capstone courses for the major, students continue to develop their ability to think within the discipline, and they refine their communication skills through oral and written reports. They also apply and/or integrate knowledge about the scientific method, ethics, and diversity. Students create a final project for public dissemination. Topic and instructor to be announced each semester. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both this course and PSYC 451 Psychology Seminar. Note: A minimum grade of C- (1.70) is required in this course in order to fulfill a psychology major capstone requirement. Note: This course is open to Psychology majors only. with a minimum grade of C- (1.70) and completion of two (2) additional 300-level or higher PSYC or NEUR courses. ~ Page 200 ~
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- PSYC
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- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.framingham.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of PSYC 391 Research II: Quasi-Experimental and Experimental Methods
PSYC 490Independent Study in Psychology*
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- PSYC
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- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.framingham.edu
PSYC 495Internship in Psychology
A culminating academic experience for Psychology majors during which students work in a supervised field placement. The field work involves a minimum 120 total hours (approximately 8-10 hours/week) spread equally throughout the entire semester in an applied setting such as a community service agency, school, clinic, hospital, research facility or business. Students are responsible for securing a placement and presenting it to the course instructor for approval prior to the start of the semester. The field work is supported by class meetings on campus, and career planning is integrated into the course. As one of the capstone courses for the major, students continue to develop their ability to think within the discipline, and they refine their communication skills through oral and written reports. They also apply and/or integrate knowledge about the scientific method, ethics, and diversity. Students create a final project for public dissemination. Students are encouraged to work with The Center for Student Experience & Career Development for guidance on the internship search process. Note: A minimum grade of C- (1.70) is required in this course in order to fulfill a psychology major capstone requirement. Open to Psychology majors only. with a minimum grade of C- (1.70), completion of two (2) additional 300-level or higher PSYC or NEUR courses, and permission of instructor.
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- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.framingham.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of PSYC 391 Research II: Quasi-Experimental and Experimental Methods
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