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Course Listing for PSYCHOLOGY - Spring 2027 (ALL: 01/25/2027 - 05/14/2027)
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No.		 Course ID Title Credits Type Instructor(s) Days:Times Location Permission
Required		 Dist Qtr
1054 PSYC-101-01 Intro to Psychological Science 1.00 LEC Holland, Alisha MW: 8:30AM-9:45AM TBA SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  NOTE: Seat reservations: 11 for first year students, 16 for sophomores, 2 juniors, 1 seniors.
  An introduction to the basic concepts in psychology with primary emphasis on the study of human behavior. Topics will include motivation, learning, emotion, perception, intelligence, memory, personality, child development, mental illness, and social interaction. Students will be introduced to issues in research techniques by either being involved in on-going faculty research or writing a short paper based on research articles.
1055 PSYC-101-02 Intro to Psychological Science 1.00 LEC Holland, Alisha MW: 1:30PM-2:45PM TBA SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  NOTE: Seat reservations: 11 for first year students, 16 for sophomores, 2 juniors, 1 seniors.
  An introduction to the basic concepts in psychology with primary emphasis on the study of human behavior. Topics will include motivation, learning, emotion, perception, intelligence, memory, personality, child development, mental illness, and social interaction. Students will be introduced to issues in research techniques by either being involved in on-going faculty research or writing a short paper based on research articles.
1191 PSYC-101-03 Intro to Psychological Science 1.00 LEC Jacobskind, Jason MWF: 9:00AM-9:50AM TBA SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  NOTE: Seat reservations: 11 for first year students, 16 for sophomores, 2 juniors, 1 seniors.
  An introduction to the basic concepts in psychology with primary emphasis on the study of human behavior. Topics will include motivation, learning, emotion, perception, intelligence, memory, personality, child development, mental illness, and social interaction. Students will be introduced to issues in research techniques by either being involved in on-going faculty research or writing a short paper based on research articles.
1248 PSYC-101-04 Intro to Psychological Science 1.00 LEC Jacobskind, Jason MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM TBA SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  NOTE: Seat reservations: 10 for first year students, 15 for sophomores, 2 juniors, 1 senior, 2 HMTCA.
  An introduction to the basic concepts in psychology with primary emphasis on the study of human behavior. Topics will include motivation, learning, emotion, perception, intelligence, memory, personality, child development, mental illness, and social interaction. Students will be introduced to issues in research techniques by either being involved in on-going faculty research or writing a short paper based on research articles.
2302 PSYC-207-01 Dev Disabilities,Mental Health 1.00 SEM Ferreira, Kelly MW: 2:55PM-4:10PM TBA SOIP  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  This course will examine developmental disabilities and their relationship to mental health processes. Students will be introduced to well-known disabilities (eg. Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy), as well as lesser-known disabilities (e.g. Rhett Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome) and discuss how these disabilities affect psychological outcomes. Common psychological comorbidities found with these disabilities will be discussed, and students will learn about the challenges associated with psychological treatments for individuals with disabilities.
2801 PSYC-208-01 Black Women's Mental Health 1.00 SEM Davis, Anita MW: 11:30AM-12:45PM TBA Y SOCW  
  Enrollment limited to 12 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with WELL
  This course is designed for students interested in increasing their awareness of how Black women define and prioritize positive mental health and wellness and the barriers that may inhibit these outcomes. Readings and class discussion will challenge the belief of Black women as a monolithic group. While the course will use scholarship and frameworks from psychology it will emphasize the importance of using an interdisciplinary approach by drawing on other fields, such as the arts, education, history, literature, and sociology. Students will create a wellness plan to gain experience with the effort required to define and prioritize wellness and, ideally, to experience the benefits of their efforts. Goals of the course include strengthening students' collaborative skills and ability to engage in thoughtful and respectful dialogue.
2474 PSYC-220-01 Research Methods & Stats I 1.00 LEC Ferreira, Kelly MW: 1:30PM-2:45PM TBA Y NUM  
  Enrollment limited to 24 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
  NOTE: Request a special permission number by e-mailing Nicole Gerrity, nicole.gerrity@trincoll.edu
  The first half of a two-course intensive introduction to the research methods and statistical analyses used in psychological science will focus on testing linear associations using techniques like correlation and regression. Topics will include, e.g., measurement, data visualization, descriptive statistics, null hypothesis testing, causal inference. Students will develop their research skills through hands-on learning activities, such as using computer programs to visualize, code, and analyze data and/or writing up the results of their analyses in APA style.
2453 PSYC-222-01 Research Methods & Stats II 1.00 LEC Senland, Amie MW: 1:30PM-2:45PM TBA NUM  
  Enrollment limited to 24 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 220
  The second half of a two-course intensive introduction to the research methods and statistical analyses used in psychological science will focus on testing group differences using techniques like t-tests and analysis of variance. Topics will include, e.g., statistical interactions, effect sizes, replication and reproducibility, ethical issues. Students will apply their research skills through hands-on learning activities, such as creating and refining their own research study and/or interpreting and reporting research findings in APA style.
2476 PSYC-222-02 Research Methods & Stats II 1.00 LEC Senland, Amie MW: 2:55PM-4:10PM TBA NUM  
  Enrollment limited to 24 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 220
  The second half of a two-course intensive introduction to the research methods and statistical analyses used in psychological science will focus on testing group differences using techniques like t-tests and analysis of variance. Topics will include, e.g., statistical interactions, effect sizes, replication and reproducibility, ethical issues. Students will apply their research skills through hands-on learning activities, such as creating and refining their own research study and/or interpreting and reporting research findings in APA style.
1249 PSYC-255-01 Cognitive Psychology 1.00 LEC Casserly, Elizabeth TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM TBA SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
  NOTE: 3 seats reserved for senior PSYC majors, 8 seats reserved for junior PSYC majors, 19 seats reserved for sophomores.
  The study of knowledge and how people use it, for example, in recall and recognition, controlling attention and dealing with distractions, solving real-world problems, and spoken or written communication. We will emphasize how each piece of our mental abilities fits together with other skills such as perception and language, along with the ways in which our minds and thoughts can diverge from what we subjectively experience of them.
1250 PSYC-255-20 Cognitive Psychology Lab 0.25 LAB Casserly, Elizabeth T: 1:30PM-4:10PM TBA  
  Enrollment limited to 18 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 255, or concurrent enrollment.
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC majors.
  A hands-on introduction to the methods used in behavioral cognitive science research. We will briefly explore a survey of methods and the process used to create a "program of research" rather than isolated experiments. Students will then develop a big-picture question and research program of their own, designing, executing, and analyzing two experiments with related motivations and methods. The relationship between experimental design and the research report paper will also be emphasized. Laboratory can be taken concurrent or subsequent to Psychology 255
1066 PSYC-261-01 Brain and Behavior 1.00 LEC Agres, Phillip MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM TBA NATW  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with NESC, WELL
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101 or Biology 182 or Biology 183.
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC or NESC majors.
  A basic study of the structure and function of the mammalian nervous system with a comprehensive analysis of the biological bases of major classes of behavior. Specific topics include: neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, sensory and motor system functioning, motivated behaviors, learning and memory, emotions, sex, and language. Enrollment in laboratory limited. (1.25 course credits with optional laboratory) The course is designed for declared or intended psychology and neuroscience majors.
2269 PSYC-261-02 Brain and Behavior 1.00 LEC Poisson, Carli MWF: 11:00AM-11:50AM TBA NATW  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with NESC, WELL
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101 or Biology 182 or Biology 183.
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC or NESC majors.
  A basic study of the structure and function of the mammalian nervous system with a comprehensive analysis of the biological bases of major classes of behavior. Specific topics include: neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, sensory and motor system functioning, motivated behaviors, learning and memory, emotions, sex, and language. Enrollment in laboratory limited. (1.25 course credits with optional laboratory) The course is designed for declared or intended psychology and neuroscience majors.
1079 PSYC-261-20 Brain & Behavior Laboratory 0.25 LAB Ruskin, David R: 1:30PM-4:10PM TBA  
  Enrollment limited to 18 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 261 or concurrent enrollment.
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC majors.
  A diverse laboratory experience focused on the nervous system. Topics may include neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, sensory and motor system functioning, motivated behaviors, learning and memory, emotions, cognition, and language. The course is designed for declared or intended psychology neuroscience majors. Laboratory can be taken concurrent or subsequent to PSYC 261.
1997 PSYC-261-21 Brain & Behavior Laboratory 0.25 LAB Ruskin, David R: 6:30PM-9:00PM TBA  
  Enrollment limited to 18 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 261 or concurrent enrollment.
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC majors.
  A diverse laboratory experience focused on the nervous system. Topics may include neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, sensory and motor system functioning, motivated behaviors, learning and memory, emotions, cognition, and language. The course is designed for declared or intended psychology neuroscience majors. Laboratory can be taken concurrent or subsequent to PSYC 261.
2802 PSYC-270-01 Clinical Psychology 1.00 LEC Langwerden, Robbert TR: 1:30PM-2:45PM TBA SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
  A survey of the concepts, methods, and theoretical issues of clinical psychology, with a focus on current and classical research and theory. Students will explore such areas as personality development from a clinical perspective, assessment, pathology, diagnosis, clinical research, and some preventative and therapeutic modes of intervention. Emphasis will also be placed upon evolving models of clinical psychology and their relationship to other areas of psychology and the life sciences.
2271 PSYC-293-01 Perception 1.00 LEC Jacobskind, Jason MWF: 12:00PM-12:50PM TBA Y SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with FILM, NESC
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
  NOTE: 2 seats reserved for senior PSYC majors, 6 for junior PSYC majors, and 17 for sophomores.
  With a simple opening of the eyes, a vividly colorful, object-filled world effortlessly appears before you. With remarkable ease, you recognize individual voices or unique melodies. And without even trying, you know immediately if you have over salted your food. But how does all of this happen? This foundational course will provide an introduction to our current scientific understanding of the psychology and neuroscience of perception.
2405 PSYC-293-20 Perception Laboratory 0.25 LAB Grubb, Michael W: 1:30PM-4:10PM TBA  
  Enrollment limited to 18 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with NESC
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 293, or concurrent enrollment.
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC majors.
  The perception laboratory provides students with an opportunity to experience and manipulate perceptual effects, to learn necessary concepts and basic methodology. Students will learn how to manipulate computer graphics to make displays, design and execute psychophysical procedures, analyze psychophysical data, and write experimental reports. Topics include perception of size, depth, color, proportion, binocular vision, apparent motion, and "biological motion." Laboratory can be taken concurrent or subsequent to Psychology 293.
2803 PSYC-320-01 Neuroscience across Lifespan 1.00 SEM Helt, Molly TR: 1:30PM-2:45PM TBA WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 19 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
    Cross-listing: NESC-320-01
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Neuroscience 291/201 or Psychology 261
  This course will provide an overview of the developmental assembly of a complex nervous system. We will investigate the relations between developmental changes in the brain (morphology, neurochemistry, connectivity), and developmental changes in perceptual, cognitive, and social abilities (e.g., attention, executive function, empathy) throughout the lifespan. We will also address fundamental theoretical issues in the field of developmental neuroscience, such as the role of experience versus innate biological predisposition, the range of plasticity, and the functional degree of specialization in the brain. Part of this course will be devoted to gaining a better understanding of experimental methods utilized in the field of developmental neuroscience, in order to both critically analyze such studies, and, as a final paper, design your own study.
3004 PSYC-322-01 Perspectives Adolescent Health 1.00 SEM Averna, Susan M: 1:30PM-4:10PM TBA SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 295.
  Is there a mental health crisis among adolescents and young adults? If so, what societal, familial, and individual forces account for this decline? If not, what accounts for the popular interpretation? Students will consider the influence of societal changes -- rapid rise in screen and social media use, emphasis on academic achievement, movement from free play to organized adult driven play, and the role of the pandemic-- on physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, and peer and family relationships. Students will consider how societal pressures may have altered developmental processes, potentially contributing to rising rates of anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, and suicide among adolescents. Using multiple forms of inquiry, and applying developmental theory, and psychological, neuroscientific and epidemiological research, we will investigate the correlates to the apparent decline in adolescent mental and physical health. Through discussion of peer reviewed literature, case studies, observation, and interviews, students will compare and contrast popular opinion to evidence-based data trends and consider the validity of causal explanations. Students will identify and propose points of intervention and policy reform.
2832 PSYC-332-01 Psychological Assessment 1.00 SEM Langwerden, Robbert TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM TBA Y WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with EDUC
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 221L and four other courses in Psychology.
  This seminar will cover psychological assessment; or measurement of psychological constructs. First, the seminar will approach psychological assessment conceptually (e.g., What is psychological assessment? What makes assessment reliable and valid? What makes assessment biased? How can we use and how should we best not use psychological assessment?). Second, the seminar will examine different methods of assessment (e.g., surveys, interviews, tests, observations) and how these can be applied. Finally, the seminar will look at psychological assessment in various application areas, including but not limited to clinical psychology, science, education, and industry.
2284 PSYC-343-01 Public Mental Health 1.00 SEM Langwerden, Robbert TR: 8:00AM-9:15AM TBA Y WEIP  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 270 or 273.
  This seminar will take on clinical psychology from a public health, global, and multicultural perspective. Over the course of this seminar, class meetings and materials address macro level factors that impact the mental health of groups and individuals. Class discussions and readings will focus on social determinants of mental health, the role of cultures and identities in clinical psychology more broadly and community-based interventions and global mental health perspectives. On an individual level, how do these and other macro factors impact psychological assessment and therapy? How can therapy be culturally adapted for specific groups and people? How can mental health be improved by focusing on these "upstream" variables? The study materials are varied, and this seminar is discussion and process focused.
2804 PSYC-344-01 Eval & Trtmnt Addictive Behavr 1.00 SEM Holt, Laura TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM TBA Y WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 270 or 273.
  This course will provide an overview of theory and research on alcohol, drug, and tobacco use and dependence, in addition to other compulsive behaviors such as gambling. Specifically, we will compare theoretical models of the development of these behaviors; models of how people with an addiction change; methods to assess these behaviors; and different modalities of treatment. As part of this course, students will complete a "self-change" project, whereby they apply relevant assessment and intervention techniques to a behavior they wish to change.
2805 PSYC-350-01 Executive Functioning 1.00 SEM Ferreira, Kelly MW: 10:00AM-11:15AM TBA WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 255
  This course will examine the cognitive processes that make up executive functioning, which enables us to plan, focus, remember, and multi-task. We will discuss the physiology and brain functioning that is required in the use of these skills, as well as the development of these skills throughout childhood and adolescence. There are three specific processes that make up executive functioning, which include working memory, mental/cognitive flexibility, and self-regulation/inhibitory control, that will be examined throughout the course in depth. We will examine specific tasks used to measure each of these processes and discuss the relationships between these cognitive skills to other areas, such as learning, achievement, substance use, and clinical diagnoses.
2604 PSYC-364-01 Neuropsychopharmacology 1.00 SEM Martinez, Luis TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM TBA Y WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
    Cross-listing: NESC-364-01
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology/Neuroscience 261 or Neuroscience 291/201.
  This seminar will examine how drugs act upon, amplify, and modify neural functions, ultimately affecting mood and behavior. It will provide an introduction to the principles of pharmacology and neurochemistry. An in-depth study of the brain and behavioral mechanisms of drugs of abuse, such as cocaine, heroin, LSD, and alcohol, and the neurobiology of addiction. Additionally, we will examine the effects of prenatal exposure to these drugs.
1240 PSYC-390-01 Psychology Research Internship 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Internship or field work placement, with a required academic component to be determined by the faculty sponsor and student. This internship is for students pursuing research at a field placement. Students need to complete an internship contract with Career Services.
2553 PSYC-392-01 Human Neuropsychology 1.00 SEM Agres, Phillip MW: 11:30AM-12:45PM TBA Y WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with NESC
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 255 or Psychology 261
  This course will examine the effects of disorders on human cognitive and affective functioning. Using first person accounts, case studies, and primary research articles, we will explore a series of neurological disorders including agnosia, hemispatial neglect, amnesia, and aphasia, among others. We will analyze these disorders both to understand current assessment and treatment options, and to see what these disorders can teach us about the typical attention, memory, language, executive and emotional functioning of the healthy brain.
1109 PSYC-399-01 Independent Study 0.50 - 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  A faculty member will supervise a student’s independent examination of topics that fall under the following rubrics: cognitive, social, and gender development (Anselmi); psychopathology, clinical, or counseling psychology (Holt, Lee); neuropsychology (Masino, Raskin); cultural psychology (Chang); social psychology (Chang, Reuman); personality and assessment (Reuman); perception (Mace); psychology of art (Mace); history of psychology (Mace); and language (Anselmi, Mace). Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor are required for enrollment.
2806 PSYC-402-01 Sr Sem: The Social Self 1.00 SEM Helt, Molly TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM TBA Y SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  This course is open only to senior Psychology majors.
  This course will examine how we construct a sense of self as a social being. We will integrate research from various areas of psychology to address the following questions (among others): How did you, as a baby, learn that you were separate from your mother? Who is in charge of your actions and how do we figure that out? To what extent are you shaped by your circumstances and the way others view you? What happens when there is a breakdown of boundaries between the self and others, and what does this tell us about conditions such as autism and psychopathy?
2807 PSYC-402-02 Sr Sem: Psychedelic Drugs 1.00 SEM Grubb, Michael WF: 10:00AM-11:15AM TBA Y SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  This course is open only to senior Psychology majors.
  Psychoactive substances like LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin exert strong effects on the central nervous system, inducing altered states of conscious experience. In this seminar, we will explore psychedelics from a number of different psychological perspectives. We will examine their mechanisms of action in the brain, probe the resultant impact on perception and cognition, assess the social impact of psychedelics, and discuss their use at different developmental stages of the human lifespan. We will also pay particular attention to a renewed clinical interest in using psychedelics to treat psychological disorders. In addition to writings, podcasts, and multimedia created for a general audience, course content will be heavily drawn from the relevant neuroscience and psychological literatures.
1110 PSYC-466-01 Teaching Assistant 0.50 - 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Submission of the special registration form, available online, and the approval of the instructor are required for enrollment. Guidelines are available in the College Bulletin. (0.5 - 1 course credit)
1111 PSYC-490-01 Research Assistant 0.50 - 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to undertake substantial research work with a faculty member. Students need to complete a special registration form, available online, and have it signed by the supervising instructor.
1274 PSYC-492-01 Senior Thesis Colloquium Pt 2 0.25 SEM Senland, Amie W: 6:30PM-8:00PM TBA  
  Enrollment limited to 25 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  NOTE: Concurrent enrollment in Psyc 499-01 is required
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC majors.
  Senior Thesis Colloquium is a year-long colloquium series for students completing senior theses in psychology. Topics include navigating one’s thesis, preparing Thesis Prospectus presentations, building a strong Introduction section, communicating results, and preparing a poster presentation. Goals of this colloquium series include fostering a sense of community, building relevant skills, and helping students develop critical abilities for graduate school and/or future jobs. The course will meet 4 times a semester, dates and time to be determined. (.25 credit will be awarded for completion in the second semester). Required for senior thesis students.
1099 PSYC-499-01 Senior Thesis Part 2 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  NOTE: Concurrent enrollment in PSYC 492-01 is required
  The thesis is a year-long research project sponsored by a member of the Psychology Department. Submission of the special registration form and the approval of the instructor are required for enrollment. (2 course credits to be completed in two semesters.)