Psychology
The Department of Psychology offers courses in the science of psychology, experimental psychology, the brain and behavior, cognition, decision making, drugs and behavior, personality development, social cognition, evolution and behavior, psychopathology, consciousness, cognitive neuroscience, relationships, statistics for behavioral scientists, perception, animal behavior, abnormal behavior, child development. The department also offers seminars and individualized research.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Psychology Certificate
Students interested in preparing for graduate school in psychology should consider the certificate program.
Departmental Advisor for Students in the Postbaccalaureate Studies
Certificate Program:
Prof. Patricia Lindemann, 354A Schermerhorn Extension
212-854-8285
pgl2 [[at]] columbia [[dot]] edu (pgl2[at]columbia[dot]edu)
Office Hours: By appointment
Guide to Course Numbers
Course numbers reflect the structure of the psychology curriculum. The 1000 level contains introductions to psychology, introductory laboratory courses, and statistics. The 2000 level contains lecture courses that are introductions to areas within psychology; most require PSYC W1001 or W1010 as a prerequisite. The 3000 level contains more advanced and specialized undergraduate courses, most of which are given in a seminar format and require instructor permission. The 3900s are the courses providing research opportunities for undergraduates. The 4000 level contains advanced seminars suitable for both advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Subcategories within the 2000, 3000, and 4000 levels correspond to the three groups in our distribution requirement for undergraduate psychology majors and students completing the Certification of Professional Achievement in Psychology: (1) perception and cognition (2200s, 3200s, and 4200s), (2) psychobiology and neuroscience (2400s, 3400s, and 4400s), and (3) social, personality, and abnormal (2600s, 3600s, and 4600s).
Current psychology department course listings
Requirements for Admission to Graduate Programs in Psychology
Students interested in applying for graduate programs in psychology, including those in clinical psychology, should complete a variety of undergraduate courses, including the Science of Psychology (Psychology W1001), a laboratory course in experimental psychology (Psychology W1420, W1440, W1460, W1480, or W1490), and a course in statistics (Psychology W1610 or Statistics W1001, W1111, or W1211).
Students should also take a variety of more advanced undergraduate courses and seminars, and participate in supervised research (Psychology W3950). Students interested in clinical psychology should obtain experience working in a community service program, in addition to supervised research experience.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Courses
Prerequisites: BLOCKED CLASS. EVERYONE MUST JOIN WAITLIST TO BE ADMITTED Broad survey of psychological science including: sensation and perception; learning, memory, intelligence, language, and cognition; emotions and motivation; development, personality, health and illness, and social behavior. Discusses relations between the brain, behavior, and experience. Emphasizes science as a process of discovering both new ideas and new empirical results. PSYC UN1001 serves as a prerequisite for further psychology courses and should be completed by the sophomore year.
Course Number
PSYC1001W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:10-14:25Th 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/10689Enrollment
150 of 150Instructor
Patricia LindemannPrerequisites: BLOCKED CLASS. EVERYONE MUST JOIN WAITLIST TO BE ADMITTED Broad survey of psychological science including: sensation and perception; learning, memory, intelligence, language, and cognition; emotions and motivation; development, personality, health and illness, and social behavior. Discusses relations between the brain, behavior, and experience. Emphasizes science as a process of discovering both new ideas and new empirical results. PSYC UN1001 serves as a prerequisite for further psychology courses and should be completed by the sophomore year.
Course Number
PSYC1001W002Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:55We 11:40-12:55Section/Call Number
002/13843Enrollment
123 of 150Instructor
Sarah DeMoyaPrerequisites: BLOCKED CLASS. EVERYONE MUST JOIN WAITLIST TO BE ADMITTED Broad survey of psychological science including: sensation and perception; learning, memory, intelligence, language, and cognition; emotions and motivation; development, personality, health and illness, and social behavior. Discusses relations between the brain, behavior, and experience. Emphasizes science as a process of discovering both new ideas and new empirical results. PSYC UN1001 serves as a prerequisite for further psychology courses and should be completed by the sophomore year.
Course Number
PSYC1001W003Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:25We 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
003/10670Enrollment
105 of 150Instructor
Nora IsacoffThis course is a prerequisite for the Psychology Major, as well as for most other Barnard PSYC courses (be sure to check all course information before enrolling in a course).
The following Columbia University courses are considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: UN1001 The Science of Psychology; and UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations/Applications.
Course Number
PSYC1001X001Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 11:40-12:55Th 11:40-12:55Section/Call Number
001/00064Enrollment
120 of 120Instructor
E'mett McCaskillThis course is a prerequisite for the Psychology Major, as well as for most other Barnard PSYC courses (be sure to check all course information before enrolling in a course).
The following Columbia University courses are considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: UN1001 The Science of Psychology; and UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations/Applications.
Course Number
PSYC1001X002Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 16:10-17:25We 16:10-17:25Section/Call Number
002/00065Enrollment
30 of 40Instructor
Patricia StokesThis course is a prerequisite for the Psychology Major, as well as for most other Barnard PSYC courses (be sure to check all course information before enrolling in a course).
The following Columbia University courses are considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: UN1001 The Science of Psychology; and UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations/Applications.
Course Number
PSYC1001X003Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 10:10-11:25Th 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
003/00066Enrollment
60 of 115Instructor
Kathleen TaylorThis course is a prerequisite for the Psychology Major, as well as for most other Barnard PSYC courses (be sure to check all course information before enrolling in a course).
The following Columbia University courses are considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: UN1001 The Science of Psychology; and UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations/Applications.
Course Number
PSYC1001X004Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:55We 11:40-12:55Section/Call Number
004/00067Enrollment
22 of 50Instructor
Isabelle PortelinhaCorequisites: PSYC BC1001, or its equivalent, must be completed prior to or concurrently with BC1010. This lab course is intended for students who have not previously been enrolled in a psychology lab course; and a majority of seats are reserved for First Year and Sophomore students. A laboratory-based introduction to experimental methods used in psychological research. Upon successful completion of this course, students will know how to review the primary literature and formulate a hypothesis, design an experiment, analyze data using statistical methods, communicate the results of a scientific study through oral presentation and written manuscript, and carry out research studies under ethical guidelines. Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in all disciplines of Psychology and will be prepared to engage in advance research in fields including, but not limited to, Cognition, Learning, Perception, Behavioral Neuroscience, Development, Personality, and Social Psychology.
Course Number
PSYC1010X001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-13:00Section/Call Number
001/00232Enrollment
18 of 18Instructor
Mariel RobertsCorequisites: PSYC BC1001, or its equivalent, must be completed prior to or concurrently with BC1010. This lab course is intended for students who have not previously been enrolled in a psychology lab course; and a majority of seats are reserved for First Year and Sophomore students. A laboratory-based introduction to experimental methods used in psychological research. Upon successful completion of this course, students will know how to review the primary literature and formulate a hypothesis, design an experiment, analyze data using statistical methods, communicate the results of a scientific study through oral presentation and written manuscript, and carry out research studies under ethical guidelines. Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in all disciplines of Psychology and will be prepared to engage in advance research in fields including, but not limited to, Cognition, Learning, Perception, Behavioral Neuroscience, Development, Personality, and Social Psychology.
Course Number
PSYC1010X002Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 14:10-17:00Section/Call Number
002/00238Enrollment
18 of 18Instructor
Mariel RobertsCorequisites: PSYC BC1001, or its equivalent, must be completed prior to or concurrently with BC1010. This lab course is intended for students who have not previously been enrolled in a psychology lab course; and a majority of seats are reserved for First Year and Sophomore students. A laboratory-based introduction to experimental methods used in psychological research. Upon successful completion of this course, students will know how to review the primary literature and formulate a hypothesis, design an experiment, analyze data using statistical methods, communicate the results of a scientific study through oral presentation and written manuscript, and carry out research studies under ethical guidelines. Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in all disciplines of Psychology and will be prepared to engage in advance research in fields including, but not limited to, Cognition, Learning, Perception, Behavioral Neuroscience, Development, Personality, and Social Psychology.
Course Number
PSYC1010X003Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
003/00653Enrollment
18 of 18Instructor
Svetlana KomissaroukCorequisites: PSYC BC1001, or its equivalent, must be completed prior to or concurrently with BC1010. This lab course is intended for students who have not previously been enrolled in a psychology lab course; and a majority of seats are reserved for First Year and Sophomore students. A laboratory-based introduction to experimental methods used in psychological research. Upon successful completion of this course, students will know how to review the primary literature and formulate a hypothesis, design an experiment, analyze data using statistical methods, communicate the results of a scientific study through oral presentation and written manuscript, and carry out research studies under ethical guidelines. Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in all disciplines of Psychology and will be prepared to engage in advance research in fields including, but not limited to, Cognition, Learning, Perception, Behavioral Neuroscience, Development, Personality, and Social Psychology.
Course Number
PSYC1010X004Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
004/00654Enrollment
18 of 18Instructor
Svetlana KomissaroukThis course is a prerequisite for all 2000-level PSYC lab courses, and a requirement for the Psychology Major. PSYC BC1001, or its equivalent, must be completed prior to or concurrently with this course. This class will introduce students to the fundamental scientific principles, experimental methods, and analytical approaches involved in the study of human behavior. The initial major topics to be covered include how basic scientific approach can be gainfully and ethically used to study human behavior. The following topics in the course will cover the most prevalent manners of collecting data in behavioral research and the most common types of statistical analyses and tests such data is subjected to. The latter topics in the course will introduce some of the more advanced experimental designs and statistical approaches that are more specific to the social sciences.
Course Number
PSYC1020X001Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 10:10-11:25Th 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/00068Enrollment
33 of 50Instructor
Mariel RobertsThis course is a prerequisite for all 2000-level PSYC lab courses, and a requirement for the Psychology Major. PSYC BC1001, or its equivalent, must be completed prior to or concurrently with this course. This class will introduce students to the fundamental scientific principles, experimental methods, and analytical approaches involved in the study of human behavior. The initial major topics to be covered include how basic scientific approach can be gainfully and ethically used to study human behavior. The following topics in the course will cover the most prevalent manners of collecting data in behavioral research and the most common types of statistical analyses and tests such data is subjected to. The latter topics in the course will introduce some of the more advanced experimental designs and statistical approaches that are more specific to the social sciences.
Course Number
PSYC1020X002Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-14:25We 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
002/00726Enrollment
26 of 50Instructor
Svetlana KomissaroukWeekly meetings with researchers from Barnard, Columbia, and other guests to discuss the nature of scientific inquiry in psychology; and intellectual, professional, and personal issues in the work of scientists.
Course Number
PSYC1099X001Format
In-PersonPoints
1 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 16:10-18:00Section/Call Number
001/00233Enrollment
21 of 22Instructor
Koleen McCrinkPrerequisite (or co-requisite): PSYC BC1001. Lecture course and associated recitation section introducing students to statistics and its applications to psychological research. The course covers basic theory, conceptual underpinnings, and common statistics. The following Columbia University courses are considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: STAT UN1001 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning; STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics; STAT UN1201 Introduction to Statistics.
Course Number
PSYC1101X001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 16:10-18:00Mo 14:40-15:55We 14:40-15:55Section/Call Number
001/00710Enrollment
19 of 18Instructor
Michelle GreenePrerequisite (or co-requisite): PSYC BC1001. Lecture course and associated recitation section introducing students to statistics and its applications to psychological research. The course covers basic theory, conceptual underpinnings, and common statistics. The following Columbia University courses are considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: STAT UN1001 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning; STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics; STAT UN1201 Introduction to Statistics.
Course Number
PSYC1101X002Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 16:10-18:00Mo 14:40-15:55We 14:40-15:55Section/Call Number
002/00234Enrollment
15 of 18Instructor
Michelle GreenePrerequisites: PSYC UN1001 and a statistics course (PSYC UN1610 or the equivalent), or the instructor's permission. Corequisites: PSYC UN1421 Introduction to the techniques of research employed in the study of human behavior. Students gain experience in the conduct of research, including design of simple experiments, observation and measurement techniques, and the analysis of behavioral data.
Course Number
PSYC1420W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 16:10-18:00Section/Call Number
001/14751Enrollment
30 of 30Corequisites: PSYC UN1420
Course Number
PSYC1421W001Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 18:10-20:00Section/Call Number
001/14791Enrollment
0 of 15Corequisites: PSYC UN1420
Course Number
PSYC1421W002Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsAn introduction to research methods employed in the study of human social cognition and emotion. Students gain experience in the design and conduct of research, including ethical issues, observation and measurement techniques, interpretation of data, and preparation of written and oral reports.
Course Number
PSYC1450W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/14844Enrollment
55 of 55Instructor
Kevin OchsnerAn introduction to research methods employed in the study of human social cognition and emotion. Students gain experience in the design and conduct of research, including ethical issues, observation and measurement techniques, interpretation of data, and preparation of written and oral reports.
Course Number
PSYC1451W001Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/14847Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Kevin OchsnerAn introduction to research methods employed in the study of human social cognition and emotion. Students gain experience in the design and conduct of research, including ethical issues, observation and measurement techniques, interpretation of data, and preparation of written and oral reports.
Course Number
PSYC1451W002Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
002/14850Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Kevin OchsnerAn introduction to research methods employed in the study of human social cognition and emotion. Students gain experience in the design and conduct of research, including ethical issues, observation and measurement techniques, interpretation of data, and preparation of written and oral reports.
Course Number
PSYC1451W003Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 14:10-16:00Section/Call Number
003/14852Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Kevin OchsnerCourse Number
PSYC1610W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 11:40-12:55Th 11:40-12:55Section/Call Number
001/10692Enrollment
39 of 40Instructor
Katherine Fox-GlassmanCourse Number
PSYC1611W001Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 16:10-18:00Section/Call Number
001/10678Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Katherine Fox-GlassmanCourse Number
PSYC1611W002Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 18:10-20:00Section/Call Number
002/10681Enrollment
9 of 15Instructor
Katherine Fox-GlassmanPrerequisites: PSYC BC1001, BC1020, BC1101. Corequisite: PSYC BC2107 Psychology of Learning Lecture. Students conduct experiments analyzing learning and memory in rats and humans. The following Columbia University course is considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: PSYC UN1440 Experimental Psychology: Learning and Motivation (which includes PSYC UN1441 Learning and Motivation Lab).
Course Number
PSYC2106X001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:10-16:00Section/Call Number
001/00235Enrollment
6 of 20Instructor
Ken LightPrerequisites: PSYC BC1001, BC1020, BC1101. Corequisite: PSYC BC2107 Psychology of Learning Lecture. Students conduct experiments analyzing learning and memory in rats and humans. The following Columbia University course is considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: PSYC UN1440 Experimental Psychology: Learning and Motivation (which includes PSYC UN1441 Learning and Motivation Lab).
Course Number
PSYC2106X002Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 13:10-16:00Section/Call Number
002/00236Enrollment
14 of 20Instructor
Ken LightPrerequisites: PSYC BC1001 Introduction to Psychology or COGS UN1001 Introduction to Cognitive Science or permission of the instructor. Lecture course covering the basic methods, results, and theory in the study of how experience affects behavior. The roles of early exposure, habitation, sensitization, conditioning, imitation, and memory in the acquisition and performance of behavior are studied.
The following Columbia University course is considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: PSYC UN1440 Experimental: Learning and Motivation.
Course Number
PSYC2107X001Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 10:10-11:25Th 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/00069Enrollment
80 of 100Instructor
Ken LightPrerequisites: PSYC BC1001, BC1020, BC1101. Corequisites: BC2110 Perception Lecture. Laboratory course to accompany BC2110. Students conduct experiments of seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling, and learn to report their findings. The following Columbia University course is considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: PSYC UN1480 Perception and Attention (which includes PSYC UN1481 Perception and Attention Lab); and UN2230 Perception and Sensory Processes.
Course Number
PSYC2109X001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 16:10-19:00Section/Call Number
001/00237Enrollment
12 of 20Instructor
Mariel RobertsRobert RemezPrerequisites: PSYC BC1001 Introduction to Psychology or COGS UN1001 Introduction to Cognitive Science or permission of the instructor. Lecture course covering an introduction to problems, methods, and research in perception. Discussion of psychological studies of seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling. Note that this lecture can be taken without its affiliated lab, PSYC BC2109, however, if a student completes this lecture, she cannot enroll in the lab in a later semester. The following Columbia University course is considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: PSYC UN1480 Perception and Attention; and PSYC UN2230 Perception and Sensory Processes.
Course Number
PSYC2110X001Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:25We 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/00070Enrollment
37 of 55Instructor
Robert RemezPrerequisites: PSYC BC1001, BC1020, BC1101. Corequisites: PSYC BC2125 Psychology of Personality Lecture. Laboratory consists of experiments related to the principal approaches to personality and their implications for personality development, psychological adjustment, and everyday behavior. Students will participate in all stages of personality research: conceptualizing a personality construct, designing and administering tests, identifying individual differences, and carrying out a study.
Course Number
PSYC2124X001Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-13:00Section/Call Number
001/00633Enrollment
9 of 20Instructor
Robert BrothertonTara WellPrerequisites: BC1001 or permission of the instructor. Lecture course covering the principal approaches to personality and their implications for personality development, psychological adjustment, and everyday behavior. Note that this lecture can be taken without its affiliated lab, PSYC BC2124, however, if a student completes this lecture, she cannot enroll in the lab in a later semester. The following Columbia University course is considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: PSYC UN2610 Introduction to Personality; and PSYC UN2680 Social and Personality Development.
Course Number
PSYC2125X001Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 14:40-15:55Th 14:40-15:55Section/Call Number
001/00071Enrollment
41 of 50Instructor
Tara WellPrerequisites: PSYC BC1001, BC1020, BC1101. Corequisites: PSYC BC2129 Developmental Psychology Lecture. Laboratory course involving experiments related to cognitive, linguistic, perceptual, motor, social, affective, and personality development from infancy to adolescence. The course offers an opportunity for direct observation of children; major areas of research at each level of development are covered.
Course Number
PSYC2128X001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 10:10-13:00Section/Call Number
001/00742Enrollment
22 of 20Instructor
Koleen McCrinkPrerequisites: PSYC BC1001, BC1020, BC1101. Corequisites: PSYC BC2129 Developmental Psychology Lecture. Laboratory course involving experiments related to cognitive, linguistic, perceptual, motor, social, affective, and personality development from infancy to adolescence. The course offers an opportunity for direct observation of children; major areas of research at each level of development are covered.
Course Number
PSYC2128X002Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 13:10-16:00Section/Call Number
002/00737Enrollment
15 of 20Instructor
Koleen McCrinkPrerequisites: PSYC BC1001 Introduction to Psychology or COGS UN1001 Introduction to Cognitive Science or permission of the instructor. Lecture course covering cognitive, linguistic, perceptual, motor, social, affective, and personality development from infancy to adolescence. Note that this lecture can be taken without its affiliated lab, PSYC BC2128, however, if a student completes this lecture, she cannot enroll in the lab in a later semester. The following Columbia University course is considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: PSYC UN2280 Introduction to Developmental Psychology.
Course Number
PSYC2129X001Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 14:40-15:55We 14:40-15:55Section/Call Number
001/00072Enrollment
101 of 100Instructor
Koleen McCrinkPrerequisites: BC1001, BC1020, BC1101. Corequisites: BC2138 Social Psychology Lecture. Laboratory course covering contemporary theory and research on social thought and behavior. Issues such as person perception, attitudes, attraction, aggression, stereotyping, group dynamics, and social exchange will be explored. The application of theory and research to addressing social problems will be discussed.
Course Number
PSYC2137X001Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 10:10-13:00Section/Call Number
001/00239Enrollment
14 of 20Instructor
Robert BrothertonKatherine ThorsonPrerequisites: BC1001 or permission of the instructor. Lecture course covering contemporary theory and research on social thought and behavior. Issues such as person perception, attitudes, attraction, aggression, stereotyping, group dynamics, and social exchange will be explored. The application of theory and research to addressing social problems will be discussed. Note that this lecture can be taken without its affiliated lab, PSYC BC2137, however, if a student completes this lecture, she cannot enroll in the lab in a later semester. The following Columbia University course is considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: PSYC UN2630 Social Psychology.
Course Number
PSYC2138X001Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:25We 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/00073Enrollment
20 of 100Instructor
Katherine ThorsonPrerequisites: BC1001. An introduction to the study of abnormal behavior and various psychological disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and personality disorders. The course broadly reviews scientific and cultural perspectives on abnormal behavior with an emphasis on clinical descriptions and diagnosis, etiology, treatment, and research methods. The following Columbia University course is considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: PSYC UN2620 Abnormal Behavior.
Course Number
PSYC2141X001Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 14:40-15:55Th 14:40-15:55Section/Call Number
001/00240Enrollment
65 of 65Prerequisites: BC1001 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 75 students. Examines the biological, psychological, and social factors that lead to drug use and abuse. A biopsychosocial model will be used to examine the behavioral effects of prescription, over the counter, and street drugs. Treatments, therapies, and theories of addictive behaviors will be explored.
Course Number
PSYC2177X001Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:10-14:25Th 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/00241Enrollment
80 of 80Instructor
E'mett McCaskillEvery day there are thousands of individuals interacting with the legal system. Are
they mentally competent to stand trial? How can a judge decide if it is in the best
interests of a child to live with one, or both (or neither) parent(s)? What is the risk of
a violent offender repating the offense? What kinds of information influence juries?
Does mediation work to solve disputes? Forensic psychologists apply their
knowledge of psychology specifically in legal matters. This semester will focus on
the broad area of forensic psychology, exploring important legal cases relevant to
forensic psychology, police psychology, what constitutes expert testimony, how
assessments are conducted, and working as a psychologist in the correctional system.
Course Number
PSYC2178X001Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 08:40-09:55Th 08:40-09:55Section/Call Number
001/00074Enrollment
139 of 150Instructor
Kathleen TaylorPrerequisites: PSYC UN1001 or PSYC UN1010 or the instructors permission. Memory, attention, and stress in human cognition.
Course Number
PSYC2220W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-14:25We 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/10668Enrollment
75 of 75Instructor
Janet MetcalfePrerequisites: PSYC UN1001 or PSYC UN1010 or the equivalent. Introduction to the scientific study of human development, with an emphasis on psychobiological processes underlying perceptual, cognitive, and emotional development.
Course Number
PSYC2280W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 16:10-17:25Tu 16:10-17:25Section/Call Number
001/10695Enrollment
144 of 150Instructor
Nim TottenhamPrerequisites: PSYC UN1001 or equivalent introductory course in Psychology This course provides an in-depth survey of data and models of a wide variety of human cognitive functions. Drawing on behavioral, neuropsychological, and neuroimaging research, the course explores the neural mechanisms underlying complex cognitive processes, such as perception, memory, and decision making. Importantly, the course examines the logic and assumptions that permit us to interpret brain activity in psychological terms.
Course Number
PSYC2430W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 14:40-15:55We 14:40-15:55Section/Call Number
001/10671Enrollment
109 of 120Instructor
Alfredo SpagnaThis course will provide a broad overview of the field of social neuroscience. We will consider how social processes are implemented at the neural level, but also how neural mechanisms help give rise to social phenomena and cultural experiences. Many believe that the large expansion of the human brain evolved due to the complex demands of dealing with social others—competing or cooperating with them, deceiving or empathizing with them, understanding or misjudging them. What kind of “social brain” has this evolutionary past left us with? In this course, we will review core principles, theories, and methods guiding social neuroscience, as well as research examining the brain basis of processes such as theory of mind, emotion, stereotyping, social group identity, empathy, judging faces and bodies, morality, decision-making, the impact of culture and development, among others. Overall, this course will introduce students to the field of social neuroscience and its multi-level approach to understanding the brain in its social context.
Course Number
PSYC2435W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 14:40-15:55We 14:40-15:55Section/Call Number
001/10672Enrollment
103 of 120Instructor
Jon FreemanCourse Number
PSYC2460W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 08:40-09:55Th 08:40-09:55Section/Call Number
001/10698Enrollment
128 of 189Instructor
Carl HartCourse Number
PSYC2610W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 10:10-11:25Tu 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/10691Enrollment
57 of 80Instructor
Usha BarahmandCourse Number
PSYC2620W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 16:10-17:25Tu 16:10-17:25Section/Call Number
001/10697Enrollment
192 of 225Instructor
E'mett McCaskillCourse Number
PSYC2630W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 14:40-15:55Th 14:40-15:55Section/Call Number
001/10694Enrollment
98 of 150Instructor
Tory HigginsCourse Number
PSYC3156X001Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/00244Enrollment
14 of 14Instructor
Robert BrothertonPrerequisites: BC1001; and either BC1124/1125, BC1125, BC2141, or permission of the instructor. Prioority given to senior psychology majors. Critically investigates the universalizing perspectives of psychology. Drawing on recent theory and research in cultural psychology, examines cultural approaches to psychological topics such as the self, human development, mental health, and racial identity. Also explores potential interdisciplinary collaborations. The following Columbia University course is considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: PSYC UN2650 Intro to Cultural Psychology.
Course Number
PSYC3162X001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 14:10-16:00Section/Call Number
001/00631Enrollment
6 of 14Instructor
Karen SeeleyCourse Number
PSYC3165X001Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 12:10-14:00Section/Call Number
001/00749Enrollment
11 of 16Instructor
Isabelle PortelinhaMusic is present in every culture around the world and it plays important roles in human existence. In this course, we discuss the impact of music on mental and cognitive health and explore contexts in which music is used.
Course Number
PSYC3266W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 14:10-16:00Section/Call Number
001/10676Enrollment
13 of 15Instructor
Mayron PiccoloCourse Number
PSYC3362X001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 12:10-14:00Section/Call Number
001/00243Enrollment
6 of 15Instructor
Michael WheatonCourse Number
PSYC3369X001Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/00767Enrollment
1 of 15Course Number
PSYC3379X001Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 12:10-14:00Section/Call Number
001/00741Enrollment
16 of 16Instructor
Isabelle PortelinhaCourse Number
PSYC3390X001Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/00630Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Alexandra HorowitzCourse Number
PSYC3394X001Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/00736Enrollment
20 of 20Instructor
Lisa SonThis seminar will focus on the schizophrenia-spectrum disorders and bipolar disorders. Topics include historical perspectives, diagnoses and symptoms, neural changes associated with the disorders, and research on effective treatments. Emphasis will be places on the impact of serious mental illness on families and communities as well as cultural differences in diagnosis, treatment and outcomes.
Course Number
PSYC3406X001Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/00632Enrollment
17 of 15Instructor
Kathleen TaylorPrerequisites: PSYC UN1001, and the instructors permission.
A systematic review of the evolution language covering the theory of evolution, conditioning theory, animal communication, ape language experiments, infant cognition, preverbal antecedents of language and contemporary theories of language.
Course Number
PSYC3450W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 14:10-16:00Section/Call Number
001/10688Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Herbert TerraceWorking memory is our ability to retain information in mind in the absence of sensory stimuli. In this course we will gain a more thorough understanding of what working memory is and how the brain supports it.
Course Number
PSYC3455W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/10675Enrollment
7 of 15Instructor
Sarah DeMoyaPSYC BC1129/2129 (with or without lab) as well as permission of the instructor.
The Barnard Toddler Center provides the focus for this seminar and research in applied developmental psychology, an amalgam of developmental, educational, and clinical psychology. The seminar integrates theory and research and for AY 20-21 will use daily recordings of the toddler sessions as the centerpiece for understanding early development. The unique context of Covid19 will be used to understand risks in development, especially for vulnerable children and families. Second term students will also conduct research on parenting during the pandemic.
Course Number
PSYC3465X001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 14:10-16:00Section/Call Number
001/00242Enrollment
13 of 16Instructor
Andrea FieldsThe aim of this course is to examine the biological bases of individual differences in behavior. We will start by examining how individual differences in behavior and health are shaped by gene-environment interactions. We will complement these studies with the endophenotype approach and discuss its role in our contemporary views of complex disorders. We will then introduce behavioral epigenetics studies that are suggested to mediate the effects of gene-environment interactions at different levels of analysis. We will continue by discussing how these topics shape and are shaped by developmental programming. We will end the semester by discussing the major debates around these topics as well as their implications in real life and public policies. By covering these topics, students are expected to gain a better understanding of how our behavior is i) formed and shaped by gene-environment interactions over time, ii) influenced by the underlying physiological and epigenetic mechanisms, and iii) changed by developmental processes. With this information, the students are expected to view individual differences in behavior in a perspective that is highly interdisciplinary and dynamic.
Course Number
PSYC3495W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:10-14:25Th 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/10690Enrollment
3 of 30Instructor
Elif DumanCourse Number
PSYC3606X001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
001/00635Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Peter BalsamThis course can be worth 1 to 4 credits (each credit is equivalent to approximately three hours of work per week), and requires a Barnard faculty as a mentor. The course will be taken for a letter grade, regardless of whether the student chooses 1, 2, 3, or 4 credits. The expectations for each of these options are as follows: 1 credit, 3h/week commitment, 5-10 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 2 credits, 6h/week commitment, 5-10 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 3 credits, 9h/week commitment, 15-20 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 4 credits, 12h/week commitment, 15-20 page "Research Report" at the end of the term. "Research Report" is a document submitted to the person grading the student, the instructor of record for the section in which the student has enrolled. If a student is working off-site, then input from the off-site research mentor will inform the grading. The "Research Report" can take a variety of forms: progress reports on data collected, training received, papers read, skills learned, etc.; or organized notes for lab notebooks, lab meetings, etc.; or manuscript-like papers with Intro, Methods, Results, Discussion; or some combination thereof, depending on the maturity of the project. Ultimately, this will take different forms for different students/labs.
Course Number
PSYC3606X002Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
002/00636Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Robert BrothertonCourse Number
PSYC3606X004Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
004/00637Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Colin LeachCourse Number
PSYC3606X005Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
005/00638Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Ken LightThis course can be worth 1 to 4 credits (each credit is equivalent to approximately three hours of work per week), and requires a Barnard faculty as a mentor. The course will be taken for a letter grade, regardless of whether the student chooses 1, 2, 3, or 4 credits. The expectations for each of these options are as follows: 1 credit, 3h/week commitment, 5-10 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 2 credits, 6h/week commitment, 5-10 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 3 credits, 9h/week commitment, 15-20 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 4 credits, 12h/week commitment, 15-20 page "Research Report" at the end of the term. "Research Report" is a document submitted to the person grading the student, the instructor of record for the section in which the student has enrolled. If a student is working off-site, then input from the off-site research mentor will inform the grading. The "Research Report" can take a variety of forms: progress reports on data collected, training received, papers read, skills learned, etc.; or organized notes for lab notebooks, lab meetings, etc.; or manuscript-like papers with Intro, Methods, Results, Discussion; or some combination thereof, depending on the maturity of the project. Ultimately, this will take different forms for different students/labs.
Course Number
PSYC3606X006Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
006/00639Enrollment
2 of 12Instructor
Koleen McCrinkThis course can be worth 1 to 4 credits (each credit is equivalent to approximately three hours of work per week), and requires a Barnard faculty as a mentor. The course will be taken for a letter grade, regardless of whether the student chooses 1, 2, 3, or 4 credits. The expectations for each of these options are as follows: 1 credit, 3h/week commitment, 5-10 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 2 credits, 6h/week commitment, 5-10 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 3 credits, 9h/week commitment, 15-20 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 4 credits, 12h/week commitment, 15-20 page "Research Report" at the end of the term. "Research Report" is a document submitted to the person grading the student, the instructor of record for the section in which the student has enrolled. If a student is working off-site, then input from the off-site research mentor will inform the grading. The "Research Report" can take a variety of forms: progress reports on data collected, training received, papers read, skills learned, etc.; or organized notes for lab notebooks, lab meetings, etc.; or manuscript-like papers with Intro, Methods, Results, Discussion; or some combination thereof, depending on the maturity of the project. Ultimately, this will take different forms for different students/labs.
Course Number
PSYC3606X007Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
007/00721Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Michelle GreeneCourse Number
PSYC3606X009Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
009/00640Enrollment
1 of 5Instructor
Robert RemezThis course can be worth 1 to 4 credits (each credit is equivalent to approximately three hours of work per week), and requires a Barnard faculty as a mentor. The course will be taken for a letter grade, regardless of whether the student chooses 1, 2, 3, or 4 credits. The expectations for each of these options are as follows: 1 credit, 3h/week commitment, 5-10 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 2 credits, 6h/week commitment, 5-10 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 3 credits, 9h/week commitment, 15-20 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 4 credits, 12h/week commitment, 15-20 page "Research Report" at the end of the term. "Research Report" is a document submitted to the person grading the student, the instructor of record for the section in which the student has enrolled. If a student is working off-site, then input from the off-site research mentor will inform the grading. The "Research Report" can take a variety of forms: progress reports on data collected, training received, papers read, skills learned, etc.; or organized notes for lab notebooks, lab meetings, etc.; or manuscript-like papers with Intro, Methods, Results, Discussion; or some combination thereof, depending on the maturity of the project. Ultimately, this will take different forms for different students/labs.
Course Number
PSYC3606X010Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
010/00722Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Mariel RobertsCourse Number
PSYC3606X011Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
011/00641Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Ann SenghasCourse Number
PSYC3606X012Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
012/00642Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Katherine ThorsonCourse Number
PSYC3606X013Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
013/00643Enrollment
1 of 15Instructor
Lisa SonCourse Number
PSYC3606X016Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
016/00644Enrollment
0 of 8Instructor
Kathleen TaylorCourse Number
PSYC3606X017Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
017/00645Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Tara WellCourse Number
PSYC3606X018Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
018/00646Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Michael WheatonThis course can be worth 1 to 4 credits (each credit is equivalent to approximately three hours of work per week), and requires a Barnard faculty as a mentor. The course will be taken for a letter grade, regardless of whether the student chooses 1, 2, 3, or 4 credits. The expectations for each of these options are as follows: 1 credit, 3h/week commitment, 5-10 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 2 credits, 6h/week commitment, 5-10 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 3 credits, 9h/week commitment, 15-20 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 4 credits, 12h/week commitment, 15-20 page "Research Report" at the end of the term. "Research Report" is a document submitted to the person grading the student, the instructor of record for the section in which the student has enrolled. If a student is working off-site, then input from the off-site research mentor will inform the grading. The "Research Report" can take a variety of forms: progress reports on data collected, training received, papers read, skills learned, etc.; or organized notes for lab notebooks, lab meetings, etc.; or manuscript-like papers with Intro, Methods, Results, Discussion; or some combination thereof, depending on the maturity of the project. Ultimately, this will take different forms for different students/labs.
Course Number
PSYC3606X019Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
019/00647Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
E'mett McCaskillThis course can be worth 1 to 4 credits (each credit is equivalent to approximately three hours of work per week), and requires a Barnard faculty as a mentor. The course will be taken for a letter grade, regardless of whether the student chooses 1, 2, 3, or 4 credits. The expectations for each of these options are as follows: 1 credit, 3h/week commitment, 5-10 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 2 credits, 6h/week commitment, 5-10 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 3 credits, 9h/week commitment, 15-20 page "Research Report" at the end of the term; 4 credits, 12h/week commitment, 15-20 page "Research Report" at the end of the term. "Research Report" is a document submitted to the person grading the student, the instructor of record for the section in which the student has enrolled. If a student is working off-site, then input from the off-site research mentor will inform the grading. The "Research Report" can take a variety of forms: progress reports on data collected, training received, papers read, skills learned, etc.; or organized notes for lab notebooks, lab meetings, etc.; or manuscript-like papers with Intro, Methods, Results, Discussion; or some combination thereof, depending on the maturity of the project. Ultimately, this will take different forms for different students/labs.
Course Number
PSYC3606X022Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
022/00648Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Alexandra HorowitzCourse Number
PSYC3615W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 16:10-18:00Section/Call Number
001/10686Enrollment
0 of 35Instructor
Geraldine DowneyBianca MarlinDiscussions of the student's Independent Research project during the fall and spring terms that culminate in a written and oral senior thesis. Each project must be supervised by a scientist working at Barnard or at another local institution.
Course Number
PSYC3617X001Format
In-PersonPoints
1 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/00720Enrollment
6 of 16Instructor
Lisa SonCourse Number
PSYC3620W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/10700Enrollment
12 of 15Instructor
Hannah HochPrerequisites: (PSYC UN1001) Instructor permission required. A seminar for advanced undergraduate students exploring different areas of clinical psychology. This course will provide you with a broad overview of the endeavors of clinical psychology, as well as discussion of its current social context, goals, and limitations.
Course Number
PSYC3623W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 16:10-18:00Section/Call Number
001/10679Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Jeffrey CohenPrerequisites: (PSYC UN1001) Instructor permission required. A seminar for advanced undergraduate students exploring different areas of clinical psychology. This course will provide you with a broad overview of the endeavors of clinical psychology, as well as discussion of its current social context, goals, and limitations.
Course Number
PSYC3623W002Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 12:10-14:00Section/Call Number
002/10701Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Irit FelsenCourse Number
PSYC3624W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/10682Enrollment
16 of 15Instructor
Randy AuerbachWhat does it mean to reach your full potential? Can science inform how you can live your own best life? The main mission of this seminar is to provide an up-to-date understanding of theoretical, empirical, and applied advances in the science of well-being and human potential. Consideration will be given to conflicting viewpoints and their respective empirical support. The course is grounded in the core principles of humanistic psychology, and will cover essential human needs, including security, growth, mindfulness, connection, self-esteem, love, creativity, character, resiliency, purpose, flow, gratitude, awe, and other forms of transcendence. We will also cover the latest science of human performance, including the development of intelligence, talent, and creativity. Throughout this seminar you will engage in experiential learning and practical exercises to further help you nurture what’s best within you— and become a whole person— which will inform our theoretical and empirical understanding of the latest scientific findings. My hope is that in addition to enhancing your appreciation of how the scientific method can increase your understanding of human potential more generally, the exercises and readings in this course will also help you in your own personal journey to realize your greatest strengths and become more fully human— accepting and becoming flexible with the totality of who you are, so that you can become the person you most want to become.
Course Number
PSYC3820W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 12:10-14:00Section/Call Number
001/12112Enrollment
17 of 20Instructor
Scott KaufmanIncreasingly, human behavior takes place online. In this course, we will approach the intersection of psychology and the internet from two perspectives: the tools we use and the questions we ask. Each week of the course will focus on a different subset of psychology research about the internet. The first half of the course will focus on new tools to probe classic psychological phenomena, and the second half of the course will focus on new research questions native to online environments. This is a discussion seminar for advanced undergraduates. Instructional methods include readings, in-person discussions, personal reflections, and two projects. The emphasis will be on psychology literature and psychological principles, but students from related disciplines, including neuroscience, computer science, data science, and information science, among others, are welcome in the course.
Course Number
PSYC3830W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/15429Enrollment
0 of 15The seminar component of the Psych/Neuro Senior Thesis Advanced Research program. Students admitted to the research program should plan to take this seminar in the spring of their junior year and in the fall and spring semesters of their senior year. Students are expected to be working in a lab as part of their participation in this program. In addition to supporting students throughout their independent research project, this seminar will introduce students to some of the big questions in the field through its connection with the Psychology Department Colloquium and will train students in reading and evaluating scientific research and communicating their own research findings.
Course Number
PSYC3930W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 16:10-18:00Section/Call Number
001/10714Enrollment
0 of 50Instructor
Alfredo Spagna1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
001/14944Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Mariam Aly1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W002Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
002/14945Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Dima Amso1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W003Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
003/14946Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Christopher Baldassano1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W004Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
004/14947Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Niall Bolger1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W005Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
005/14948Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Lila Davachi1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W006Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
006/14949Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Sarah DeMoya1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W007Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
007/14950Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Geraldine Downey1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W008Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
008/14951Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Katherine Fox-Glassman1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W009Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
009/14953Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Jon Freeman1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W010Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
010/14954Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Carl Hart1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W011Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
011/14955Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Tory Higgins1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W012Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
012/14956Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Nora Isacoff1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W013Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
013/14957Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Sheena Iyengar1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W014Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
014/14958Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Nikolaus Kriegeskorte1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W015Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
015/14959Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Patricia Lindemann1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W016Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
016/14961Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Bianca Marlin1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W017Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
017/14962Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Janet Metcalfe1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W018Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
018/14963Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Meghan Meyer1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W019Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
019/14964Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Michael Morris1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W020Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
020/14966Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Kevin Ochsner1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W021Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
021/14967Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Valerie Purdie-Greenaway1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W022Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
022/14969Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Daphna Shohamy1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W023Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
023/14970Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Rae Silver1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W024Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
024/14971Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Larisa Solomon1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W025Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
025/14973Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Alfredo Spagna1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W026Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
026/14974Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Yaakov Stern1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W027Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
027/14975Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Herbert Terrace1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W028Format
In-PersonPoints
4 pts1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W029Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
029/14978Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Nim Tottenham1-4 points. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Except by special permission of the director of undergraduate studies, no more than 4 points of individual research may be taken in any one term. This includes both PSYC UN3950 and PSYC UN3920. No more than 8 points ofPSYC UN3950 may be applied toward the psychology major, and no more than 4 points toward the concentration. Readings, special laboratory projects, reports, and special seminars on contemporary issues in psychological research and theory.
Course Number
PSYC3950W030Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
030/14979Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Sarah WoolleyWhat are the agents of developmental change in human childhood? How has the scientific community graduated from nature versus nurture, to nature and nurture? This course offers students an in-depth analysis of the fundamental theories in the study of cognitive and social development.
Course Number
PSYC4202W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/10699Enrollment
17 of 15Instructor
Dima AmsoSuccess in a social world requires understanding other people’s thoughts and feelings, a process typically referred to as mentalizing. Yet, other people’s mental states are not directly observable: you cannot see a thought or touch a feeling. Nonetheless, humans are quite proficient in inferring these invisible states of mind. How do we accomplish these mentalizing feats? In this course, we will answer this question from multiple angles, relying heavily on neuroscience and psychology research. The seminar will discuss recent and classic studies that reveal how humans effectively interpret the people around them, as well as when and why they make mistakes.
Course Number
PSYC4241W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/10738Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Meghan MeyerSuccess in a social world requires understanding other people’s thoughts and feelings, a process typically referred to as mentalizing. Yet, other people’s mental states are not directly observable: you cannot see a thought or touch a feeling. Nonetheless, humans are quite proficient in inferring these invisible states of mind. How do we accomplish these mentalizing feats? In this course, we will answer this question from multiple angles, relying heavily on neuroscience and psychology research. The seminar will discuss recent and classic studies that reveal how humans effectively interpret the people around them, as well as when and why they make mistakes.
Course Number
PSYC4241W002Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 14:10-16:00Section/Call Number
002/10740Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Meghan MeyerCourse Number
PSYC4244W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 14:10-16:00Section/Call Number
001/10703Enrollment
3 of 15Instructor
Nora IsacoffCourse Number
PSYC4470G001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 16:10-18:00Section/Call Number
001/10685Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Michele MiozzoThis seminar provides an overview of the mechanisms and behaviors associated with neural plasticity. Students will obtain a basic working knowledge of the different types of neural plasticity, and how these affect cognition and behaviors.
Course Number
PSYC4482W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 14:10-16:00Section/Call Number
001/10684Enrollment
9 of 15Instructor
Tina KaoThis course will provide an overview of the field of parental and social biology, with an emphasis on changes in the adult rodent brain surrounding childbirth and caretaking behavior. We will explore how the experience of parenthood prepares the brain for survival of offspring. We will also discuss the dynamic between caregivers and parents in order to provide the structure necessary to rear young. This course will illustrate the fortitude of molecular, behavioral and circuit level investigations in concert to unveil mechanisms of social learning.
Course Number
PSYC4491G001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 12:10-14:00Section/Call Number
001/10683Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Bianca MarlinCourse Number
PSYC4498G001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Fr 14:10-16:00Section/Call Number
001/10665Enrollment
3 of 15Instructor
Jennifer BlazePrerequisites: Two courses in psychology, including at least one course with a focus on research methods
and/or statistics, and permission of the instructor.
Review of theories and empirical research related to religious cognition and behavior. Topics include the
foundations of religious belief and practice, people's concepts of religious ideas, and the lack of religious
belief/identity (e.g., atheism), among others.
Course Number
PSYC4625W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/12110Enrollment
6 of 15Instructor
Larisa SolomonCourse Number
PSYC4645G001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/10666Enrollment
6 of 15Instructor
Svetlana KomissaroukCourse Number
PSYC4682W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 14:10-16:00Section/Call Number
001/10712Enrollment
2 of 15Instructor
Larisa SolomonThis seminar will survey historical and modern developments in machine intelligence from fields such as psychology, neuroscience, and computer science, and from approaches such as cybernetics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, connectionism, neural networks, and deep learning. The emphasis is on the conceptual understanding of topics. The course does not include, nor require a background in, computer programming and statistics. The overall goal is for students to become informed consumers of applications of artificial intelligence.
Course Number
PSYC4836G001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 18:10-20:00Section/Call Number
001/13535Enrollment
1 of 20Instructor
Trenton JerdeCourse Number
PSYC6050G001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-12:00We 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/10669Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Niall BolgerPractical and theoretical issues relating to the teaching of psychology and the psychology of teaching.
Course Number
PSYC6200G001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 14:10-16:00Section/Call Number
001/10702Enrollment
0 of 20Instructor
Katherine Fox-GlassmanCourse Number
PSYC6500G001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
001/10673Enrollment
3 of 40Instructor
Katherine Fox-GlassmanCourse Number
PSYC6600G001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
001/10674Enrollment
5 of 5Instructor
Niall Bolger
Monday seminars are open to the public and take place in Schermerhorn Hall on alternate Mondays in room 200B Schermerhorn from 12:10-1:30pm. The seminar series semester schedule can be found here.