Considering the increasing diversity of the United States and a more interconnected world, this course has two aims. First, this course provides students with an understanding of why fostering belonging is necessary to create healthy and thriving diverse communities. Second, this course provides students with an understanding of how to create communities of belonging. Through a multidisciplinary lens, we will explore and discuss when, why, and how race was invented.

Health psychology is an exciting interdisciplinary field of study that explores the complex bi-directional relationship between psychological and physical health. This course examines the interactions between chronic medical conditions and psychological factors, such as stress, psychological states, and personality. Students will also learn about strategies for coping with stress and improving health and well-being, as well as the benefits of stress. Prerequisite: 171.

This course introduces students to a range of behavior disorders including anxiety disorders, depressive and bipolar disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, substance-related disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and personality disorders.

Students learn how contemporary psychologists use the scientific method to study mental processes (that is, the "mind"), with an emphasis on major constructs: perception, attention, memory, language, and reasoning. Regular activities include hands-on experiments to collect data, followed by basic data analysis, visualization, and interpretation. Students will also critically evaluate several cognitive psychology journal articles. Prerequisite: 171. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher.

In this course, students learn about causal claims and experimental methods in psychology. Emphasis will be placed on understanding simple experiments, factorial designs, ethics in experiments with human subjects, and replication and open science principles. The major assignment is a comprehensive research project that requires students to design and implement an experiment, analyze the data, and prepare a final presentation and paper in APA style. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in PSYC 223 and 230. Open to psychology majors only.

Applies psychological science to the assessment, intervention, and consultation needs of older adults and their families, addressing normative and pathological aging processes within a biopsychosocial framework. This course examines theoretical models of adult development and aging, DSM relevant disorders, and core competencies in assessment, evidence-based treatment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Topics include cognitive decline, mood and anxiety disorders, health-related stressors, decisional capacity, and health promotion. Prerequisite: 171.

This course provides a comprehensive examination of psychological, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders with onset typically occurring in childhood and adolescence. Emphasis is placed on the diagnostic criteria, classification systems, and symptomatology as delineated in the DSM. The curriculum addresses potential causes and risk factors, evidence-based interventions, and preventive strategies, integrating multiple theoretical orientations and empirical findings. Special focus is given to the application of diagnostic and treatment principles within professional practice settings.

Independent reading and/or research under the supervision of a psychology faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. An independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

Non-classroom experiences in the field of psychology. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for more details. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. Graded CR/NC.

Courses on topics of interest to psychology students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.