PSYC 115 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES (3 credits)
An introduction to various perspectives within psychology: physiological, learning, cognitive, developmental, social and clinical. Format is typically lecture and discussion.

*PSYC 150 EARLHAM SEMINAR (4 credits)
Offered for first-year students. Topics vary. (ES)

PSYC 221 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)
An introductory examination of special topics in psychology.

PSYC 237 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)
Surveys through lecture and discussion major topic areas in social psychology including obedience, conformity, cognitive dissonance, social cognition, prejudice and interpersonal attraction.

PSYC 238 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (3 credits)
Provides a general introduction to contemporary psychological theory and research of human development. Two weekly classes consist primarily of lecture with some opportunity for class discussion, and one class is devoted to small group discussion of course readings. Students form small research teams to undertake a psychological case study of a single child. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above.

PSYC 239 PERSONALITY (3 credits)
Examines the way that psychology has defined persons. Introduces major classical and contemporary theories of personality development and their critiques. Independent project explores the relevance of subjective experience in relation to psychological theory and research evidence. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above and PSYC 115.

*PSYC 342 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (4 credits)
Introduces students to research design and statistics through coverage of sensation/perception, physiological psychology, learning and memory. In lab, students carry out experiments, analyze the data using the statistical software package, SPSS, and write experimental reports in the style appropriate for the American Psychological Association. Lab. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above. (A-QR, SI)

PSYC 351 TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH (3 credits)
Selected topics offered in experimental areas of special interest to faculty.

PSYC 352 RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)
Review of major research questions, methodologies and empirical findings in the area of developmental psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 115 or 238.

PSYC 353 BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE (3 credits)
Advanced seminar examines the physiological mechanisms underlying a variety of psychological processes. Extensive reading of primary source materials. All students prepare a major seminar presentation and paper. Prerequisite: PSYC 342. Also listed as BIOL 353. (AY)

PSYC 354 INTERVIEWING AND FIELD RESEARCH (4 credits)
Introduces the student to naturalistic research techniques like in-depth interviewing and participant observation. Includes a research project of the student's own choice based on interviewing individuals, observing a real-life setting or some other naturalistic technique. Previous projects have included interviews with young women about the fear of crime, a study of gossip in a local workplace and an analysis of young children's artistic productions. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above.

PSYC 355 RESEARCH IN COGNITION: REMEMBERING AND FORGETTING (3 credits)
An examination of theories of human memory in a seminar format with regular student-led discussions. Extensive use of primary source materials. Students design and conduct an experiment on human memory as the major course project. Prerequisite: PSYC 237, 239 or 342. (AY)

PSYC 356 PSYCHOLOGY OF PREJUDICE (3 credits)
Primarily through student-led discussion, explores the psychology of prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination. Analyzes the causes and consequences of prejudice and similarities and differences among different types of prejudice. Prerequisite: PSYC 115.

PSYC 357 SENSATION AND PERCEPTION (3 credits)
Explores the physiological and psychological systems that allow humans to see, hear, taste, touch and smell an incredible range of stimuli. Also deals with the sensory systems of other organisms and how they perceive the world, at least to the best of our abilities to understand. Examines how our sensory apparatus convert physical stimuli into neural signals and how those signals are interpreted by the brain to organize our perception of our world. Analyzes the constraints of our sensory and perceptual systems, what we do not perceive, how we are often blind or deaf to changes in the physical world. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above.

PSYC 361 TOPICS IN INTEGRATIVE SYSTEMS (3 credits)
Selected topics dealing with psychological processes in the context of other systems such as biological, philosophical or cultural. Prerequisite: PSYC 115.

*PSYC 362 CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)
Examines the relationship of individual psychological functioning and cultural systems, utilizing a cross-cultural analysis of Japan vs. the U.S. as an illustrative case. Includes a major project focused on the culture(s) of a student's choice. Prerequisite: PSYC 115, 237, 238 or 239. Also listed as JPNS 362. (D-I) (AY)

PSYC 363 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (3-4 credits)
Develops knowledge of psychological disorders and mental illness as well as empathy for individuals with these disorders and their families. Studies disorders in detail and in the context of families, communities, public policy and ethics. Prerequisite: PSYC 115, 237, 238 or 239. (AY)

*PSYC 364 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN (3 credits)
Examines women's lives and experiences through the lens of psychological research. Includes a variety of psychological perspectives and issues in women's lives, as well as discussions about gender as a social framework. Prerequisite: PSYC 115 and sophomore standing or above. Also listed as WMNS 364.  (D-D)

*PSYC 365 CRADLE AND GRAVE (3 credits)
Examines the first and last things of human life. The first half of the course focuses on prenatal development, birth and infancy. The second half of the course covers dying, death and bereavement. Through lectures, class discussions, videos and class visits, explores different stages of the human life cycle and considers in what ways they are related to each other. Prerequisite: Psyc 115 and sophomore standing or above.

*PSYC 366 THE FAMILY: EAST AND WEST (3 credits)
A seminar engaging in an interdisciplinary approach to the family from a psychological perspective. Comparative analysis of Japanese and American families allows examination of the universality of psychological processes and concepts and of their dependence on the contexts of culture, social class, ethnicity and gender. A major project allows students to investigate the family in a culture of their choice. Prerequisite: PSYC 115, 237, 238 or 239. Also listed as JPNS 366. (D-I) (AY)

PSYC 367 PSYCHOLOGY AND LITERATURE (3 credits)
Analyzes and interprets fiction in the light of psychological theories of personality and human development. More specifically, demonstrates how psychological theories can be used as tools for gaining insight into a fictional character's actions, motivations and development. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above. (AY)

PSYC 369 THE SEARCH FOR SELF, MEANING AND GOODNESS (3 credits)
Explores the field of existential psychology. Addresses such issues as the possibilities and burdens of making one's own choices in life, finding meaning in a world that seems to promote isolation and anonymity, discerning one's vocation in life, and leading a life well-lived. Prerequisite: Senior status. (AY).

PSYC 371 TOPICS IN THEORY AND APPLICATION (3 credits)
Selected topics dealing with the interrelationship of psychological knowledge and the practical applications of that knowledge.

PSYC 372 APPLIED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)
Focuses upon the use of developmental theory and data to foster optimal development of persons through individual interventions and/or public programs and policies. Prerequisite: PSYC 238.

*PSYC 373 MORAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
Examination of psychological theory and research on moral development, various techniques of moral education, and philosophical and psychological perspectives of moral goodness. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above. (W) (AY)

*PSYC 374 COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (4 credits)
Surveys major approaches to psychotherapy and the most important contributions of each approach to contemporary clinical work. Includes videos and case readings of actual therapy sessions. Also includes a lab in which students learn basic listening and core counseling skills. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (W)

PSYC 377 POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)
The scientific study of what enables individuals and communities to thrive. Uses readings, lectures and discussions to investigate such topics as happiness, subjective well-being, character strength, gratitude and resiliency. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and above.

PSYC 379 COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)
Looks at the ways psychologists work in communities, including counseling those in need, working with community groups, helping in emergencies, grassroots organizing, acting as consultants, doing research in the community and working for social justice and positive social change. Includes a project based on actual work in the community. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above. (D-D).

PSYC 480 HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY (2 credits)
Designated for senior Psychology majors. Surveys the origins and development of the history of psychology.

PSYC 481 INTERNSHIPS, FIELD STUDIES AND OTHER FIELD EXPERIENCE (1-3 credits)
Students completing internships may elect to earn academic credit by registering for this course.

PSYC 482 SPECIAL TOPICS (3 credits)
Selected topics determined by the instructor for upper-level study.

PSYC 483 TEACHING ASSISTANTS (1-3 credits)
Students serving as research or teaching assistants may elect to earn pass/fail credit by registering for this course.

PSYC 484 FORD/KNIGHT RESEARCH PROJECT (1-4 credits)
Collaborative research with faculty funded by the Ford/Knight Program.

PSYC 485 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3 credits)
Intended for the advanced student. An investigation of a specific topic conceived and planned by the student in consultation with a faculty adviser.

PSYC 486 COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH PROJECT (3 credits)
All majors are required to design and conduct an independent research project as part of the comprehensive exam.

PSYC 488 SENIOR CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE (2 credits)
Focuses on readings and discussion of history, historiography and philosophy of psychology.