Examines biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development in the second decade of life, covering puberty, identity, peer roles, and high-risk behaviors.
The course is exam-heavy, with weekly comprehension quizzes and written assignments that some students felt were graded strictly. Study guides are provided to help prepare for tests.
Covers physical, cognitive, social, and personality development during the adult years, focusing on aging myths, theories, and interdisciplinary contexts.
Weekly tasks included short quizzes, discussion posts, and small assignments taking 10–20 minutes each. There were no major exams, only one final paper and consistent weekly readings.
Homework assignments were numerous but described as straightforward and simple once lectures were viewed. One student noted the midterm held little weight and was fairly easy.
Examines how hormones and neurotransmitters shape brain and behavior in animals and humans, covering sex differences, sexual behavior, stress, and epigenetics.
Past student reviews · Anthony Auger, Catherine Marler
Students reported that the course involved heavy memorization and substantial course materials. While one student noted three major exams, others described Auger’s tests as fair and easy, whereas Marler’s exams were criticized for covering very specific details.
The course included weekly readings, two required books, and a large paper. Assessment consisted of three non-cumulative multiple-choice exams with no final, which students described as fair and straightforward.
Examines empirical evidence on how the Internet affects learning, communication, socialization, attention, development, and aging through original research synthesis.
The workload was described as tedious with many small details and a high volume of work. While the material itself was not considered difficult, students noted the need for strict adherence to formatting requirements.
Advanced undergraduate special topics in psychology that allow students to evaluate research findings and explore key concepts in rotating areas of study.
Introduction to Psychotherapy covers theoretical and applied foundations, exploring ethics, diversity, transference, trauma work, and various therapy modalities.
Mentored Research and Seminar involves developing an understanding of primary research and participating in designing and conducting research to extend current understanding.
Issues in Prisoner Reentry provides a multi-systemic understanding of evidence-based prisoner reentry issues and solutions, including community-based learning experiences focused on decreasing recidivism.
A senior thesis seminar in Psychology focusing on conducting, writing, and presenting a senior or honors thesis, with guidance on research and scientific communication.
Undergraduate thesis course involving research and completion of a senior honors project, recommended for students intending to pursue graduate work in psychology.
Proseminar discussing current topics in perception, cognition, and cognitive neuroscience through student and faculty research and recent journal articles.
Proseminar in Clinical Psychology discusses current topics through the planned and ongoing research of graduate students and faculty, including recent journal articles.
Proseminar in developmental psychology discussing current topics through planned and ongoing research by graduate students and faculty, plus recent journal articles.
A proseminar in biological psychology featuring discussions of current topics, recent journal articles, and planned or ongoing research by graduate students and faculty in clinical psychology.
Proseminar in Data Science in Human Behavior covering current topics, capstone project discussions, journal article reviews, scientific communication training, and professional development.
PSYCH 710 is an advanced course in experimental design and analysis focused on within-subjects designs, mixed models, power analysis, mediation, contrast analysis, and related statistical methods.
Graduate course on current psychology topics where students evaluate, critique, and defend research findings while generating and presenting new research ideas.
Advanced Techniques in Psychotherapy covers empirically supported psychotherapeutic movements, their history, philosophical underpinnings, and techniques.