52 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 100Introduction to Psychology4
An introduction to psychological science – the study of behavior and mental processes. This course surveys the major subdisciplines of the field, including such topics as the brain and neuroscience, behavioral genetics, cognitive and social development, perception, learning, memory, decision-making, language, consciousness, emotions, motivation, psychological disorders, social identity, interpersonal interactions and group and cultural processes. Lecture and laboratory components. Every semester.
Cross-Listed as ENVI 172 This course is an in-depth psychological analysis of consumerism and the human relationship to “stuff.” Consumerism, materialistic aspirations, and “affluenza” (the disease of affluence) all exert profound and often undesirable effects on both people’s individual lives and on society as a whole. These phenomena, and the consumerist culture they are embedded in, affect our psyches, our families, our local communities, the peoples of the world, and the integrity of our ecological system. This course draws from a range of theoretical, clinical, and methodological approaches to explore several key questions: Where does the drive to consume originate? Do we control our consumer behavior, or does it control us? Is it possible to live in our culture and not be a consumer? What are the alternatives to the status quo? We will analyze and discuss both the scholarly ramifications of these ideas and also how to act upon them in our lives and society more broadly. Offered occasionally
PSYC 100 Permission of instructor is required for first year students. Every semester. (4 Credits)
PSYC 220Educational Psychology4
Cross-Listed as EDUC 220 An introduction to theory and research in educational psychology. Topics include learning theory, learner characteristics, intelligence, creativity, motivation, measurement and evaluation, and models of teaching appropriate for diverse learners from early childhood through young adulthood. Students are required to complete observations in classroom settings. Every semester.
Cross-Listed as ENVI 273 Climate change is no longer a distant, hypothetical threat. Yet, though more than half of Americans are “concerned” or “alarmed” about global warming, few are taking significant personal action in response, and only a small minority are involved in civic action to address the issue. This course takes a broad psychological perspective on the questions, “Why are we not doing enough to address global climate change?” and “What will catalyze the social movement necessary to address the issue?” The class will explore psychological theories and studies that help explain why people respond to the climate crisis in the ways they do, and what psychological research tells us about how to shift that response.Yearly Yearly.
PSYC 100 ; PSYC 201 or STAT 155 ; and one intermediate Psychology course. Offered most years. (4 Credits)
PSYC 350Race in Developing Lives
For children to thrive in our increasingly diverse world, they must be prepared to engage with issues of race and racism. Children need to develop positive racial identities and learn how to navigate the racial privilege or discrimination that they will face in our society. Two of the best places for children to learn about race is from their parents and teachers, yet adults often struggle with this topic. Should we teach our children to be “colorblind,” or should we teach them to notice race? When is the right age to start these conversations? For families and schools that are committed to equity and justice, how can we ensure that these values are passed on to our kids? In this class, we will draw from developmental, educational, social psychological, and social justice perspectives to generate answers to these questions and more. Counts toward the UP3 requirement.
PSYC 201 or STAT 155 , and PSYC 242 or PSYC 244 ; or two linguistics classes; or permission of the instructor. Offered most years (4 Credits)
PSYC 380Community Psychology and Public Health
This course examines the inter-related fields of community psychology and public health psychology. These disciplines share a commitment to the promotion of well-being within a social and cultural context. Interweaving theory, research, and praxis, we interrogate concepts like risk and resilience, empowerment, social connection, and health promotion. We consider sociocultural and political factors that impact mental health, including housing access and eviction policies; health care access; stigma; and structural violence. Throughout the course, we focus on the unique contributions of psychological scholarship to understanding and improving population health. All students participate in a community engagement experience of at least two hours a week to foster a fuller understanding of the course concepts. UP3 course.
PSYC 100 , and PSYC 201 or STAT 155 ; or two Community and Global Health-related courses drawn from Categories A and/or B. Instructor permission required. Offered most years. (4 Credits)
PSYC 301 , at least one intermediate course, and at least one advanced course (or permission of instructor). Every semester. (4 Credits)
PSYC 402Clinical Science Capstone
Students in the Clinical Science Capstone will apply contemporary psychological science to their experiences working in social service settings. During the semester, students will spend a minimum of five hours a week in partnership with an organization serving people living with, or at high risk for living with, mental health challenges. During class time, we will explore the connections between science and practice, discussing evidence-based interventions, ethical dimensions of social service work, specific skill development related to students’ internship responsibilities, controversies about caregiving, stress and burnout among care providers, and other topics related to students’ specific community placements. Through varied activities (e.g., shared readings, discussion, reflective writing, and guest speakers), the course seeks to deepen students’ appreciation for applications of psychological science beyond the lab and classroom. As in Directed Research ( PSYC 401
PSYC 244 , the statistics requirement for the student’s major ( STAT 155 for Neuroscience majors; PSYC 201 and PSYC 301 for Psychology majors) and permission of instructor. Occasionally offered. (4 Credits)
PSYC 490Behavioral and Experimental Economics Capstone
Cross-Listed as ECON 490 This course surveys recent developments in behavioral economics and considers applications in labor economics, macroeconomics, finance, public finance, consumer choice, and other areas. Our goal is to draw on recent work in cognitive and evolutionary psychology to better understand human behavior and incorporate these insights into neoclassical reasoning and modeling. It is a capstone course for the Economics major. Counts as a Group E elective for the Economics major. Meets concurrently with ECON 489
