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Course Listing for PSYCHOLOGY - Fall 2026 (ALL: 09/08/2026 - 12/23/2026)
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No.		 Course ID Title Credits Type Instructor(s) Days:Times Location Permission
Required		 Dist Qtr
1787 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.
1367 PSYC-101-02 Intro to Psychological Science 1.00 LEC Jacobskind, Jason TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM 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.
2048 PSYC-101-03 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.
2303 PSYC-101-04 Intro to Psychological Science 1.00 LEC Jacobskind, Jason TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM 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.
2898 PSYC-220-01 Research Methods & Stats I 1.00 LEC Ferreira, Kelly MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM TBA Y NUM  
  Enrollment limited to 24 Waitlist available: Y 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.
2920 PSYC-220-02 Research Methods & Stats I 1.00 LEC Senland, Amie TR: 1:30PM-2:45PM TBA Y NUM  
  Enrollment limited to 24 Waitlist available: Y 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.
3227 PSYC-222-01 Research Methods & Stats II 1.00 LEC Casserly, Elizabeth MWF: 9:00AM-9:50AM 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.
2612 PSYC-226-01 Social Psychology 1.00 LEC Outten, Robert MW: 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.
  NOTE: 3 seats reserved for senior PSYC majors. 11 seats reserved for junior PSYC majors. 13 seats reserved for sophomores. 3 instructor reserved seats.
  Studies human behavior and cognition in social situations, interactions of individuals in groups, and such topics as affiliation, aggression, and conformity. The course also covers applications of social psychology to such areas as medicine, the workplace, and the law.
2613 PSYC-226-20 Social Psychology Laboratory 0.25 LAB Outten, Robert T: 1:30PM-4:10PM TBA SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 18 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 226, or concurrent enrollment.
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC majors.
  Studies human behavior and cognition in social situations, interactions of individuals in groups, and such topics as affiliation, aggression, and conformity. The course also covers applications of social psychology to such areas as medicine, the workplace, and the law. Laboratory can be taken concurrent or subsequent to Psychology 226.
3228 PSYC-237-01 Health Psychology 1.00 LEC Chin, Brian TR: 8:00AM-9:15AM TBA SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  This course will examine the impact of biological, behavioral, psychological, and social/cultural factors on human health and wellness across the lifespan. We will focus on the principles of health behavior and behavior changes, including experiential learning assignments that will involve students monitoring and modifying their own health behaviors (e.g., sleep, physical activity, healthy eating). We will also explore other topics including stress and coping, the etiology and treatment of specific diseases (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, cancer, depression), and applications of specific psychological/behavioral interventions (e.g., mindfulness-based interventions) to improve physical and mental health outcomes.
3255 PSYC-241-01 Moral Development 1.00 LEC Senland, Amie TR: 2:55PM-4:10PM TBA SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  This course surveys major theories of moral development and examines research on how morality, prosocial behavior, and empathy emerge and change across development within sociocultural contexts including peer relationships, families, and cultural environments. This course further explores the applications of moral development theory and research to current events and various settings such as schools, sports, and interventions.
2304 PSYC-255-01 Cognitive Psychology 1.00 LEC Holland, Alisha MW: 2:55PM-4:10PM TBA SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with EDUC, NESC
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
  NOTE: 3 seats reserved for senior PSYC majors. 11 seats reserved for junior PSYC majors. 13 seats reserved for sophomores. 3 instructor seats.
  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.
1380 PSYC-261-01 Brain and Behavior 1.00 LEC Staff, Trinity MWF: 9:00AM-9:50AM TBA NATW  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with WELL Cross-listing: NESC-261-01
  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.
3257 PSYC-261-02 Brain and Behavior 1.00 LEC Staff, Trinity MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM TBA NATW  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with WELL Cross-listing: NESC-261-02
  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.
2056 PSYC-261-20 Brain & Behavior Laboratory 0.25 LAB Ruskin, David T: 6:30PM-9:00PM TBA  
  Enrollment limited to 18 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with CLIC, NESC
  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.
3229 PSYC-273-01 Psychopathology 1.00 LEC Holt, Laura 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. 11 seats reserved for junior PSYC majors. 13 seats reserved for sophomores. 3 instructor reserved seat.
  This course explores how "abnormal" behavior is defined and assessed, and focuses on the epidemiology, etiology (causes), and diagnostic criteria for a range of psychological disorders (e.g., depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, personality disorders), as well as biopsychosocial treatments for these disorders. Students also are introduced to controversial issues in the field.
1381 PSYC-295-01 Child Development 1.00 LEC Anselmi, Dina MW: 10:00AM-11:15AM 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. 11 seats reserved for junior PSYC majors. 13 seats reserved for sophomores. 3 instructor reserved seat.
  A survey of the biological, cognitive, and social factors that influence the process of development. The course will focus on both theoretical and empirical issues in child development and will include topics such as attachment, emotion regulation, language, cognition, and socialization. The course will highlight how cultural factors, along with biology interact to influence both the process and the outcomes of development. This course includes a community learning component, where students will choose a problem of interest and after talking with community experts, propose a solution to that problem.
1378 PSYC-295-20 Child Development-Lab 0.25 LAB Anselmi, Dina M: 1:30PM-4:10PM TBA  
  Enrollment limited to 18 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 295, or concurrent enrollment.
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC majors.
  An introduction to the major scientific methods of observation, interviews, and experimentation that are used to study developmental questions in the areas of language, memory and concept development, sex-role stereotyping, prosocial development and play. Students will study infant and preschool children at the child care center located on campus. Laboratory can be taken concurrent or subsequent to Psychology 295.
2306 PSYC-302-01 Behavioral Neuroscience 1.00 SEM Jacobskind, Jason TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology/Neuroscience 261 or Neuroscience 291.
  A selective exploration of dynamic biological and psychological mechanisms and underlying anatomy associated with various behaviors. It will explore behavior in the framework of brain health versus brain disease and include neurological disorders and their treatments as well interactions between the environment and behavior.
2150 PSYC-339-01 Developmental Psychopathology 1.00 SEM Helt, Molly 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/Neuroscience 261, or Psychology 270 or Psychology 273, or Psychology 295.
  This course examines the overlap between normal and abnormal child development, exploring the relationship between genetics, prenatal influence, temperament, attachment, trauma, and culture to the ultimate expression of child or adult psychopathology. Emphasis is on risk and protective factors, characteristics of disorders first evident in childhood, and ways that caregivers and societies can promote positive outcomes.
2915 PSYC-349-01 Psychology of Attention 1.25 SEM Grubb, Michael WF: 10:00AM-11:15AM TBA Y WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
    Cross-listing: NESC-349-01
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 293.
  More than 100 years ago, William James famously declared, "Everyone knows what attention is. It is the taking possession by the mind, in clear and vivid form, of one out of what seem several simultaneously possible objects or trains of thought." And while James' conception of attention resonates with a colloquial understanding of the term that's still in use today, empirical treatment of attention in the psychological and neuroscientific literature suggests that consensus on what attention is and what attention does has not yet been reached. Using primary sources, scholarly reviews, and popular science pieces, we will work toward a more nuanced understanding of what attention is and delve deeply into what it means to selectively focus the mind in a world full of distraction. With support from an NSF-funded research grant, this course contains an experiential laboratory component in which students will gain first-hand experience with behavioral methods used to study attention.
2916 PSYC-349-20 Psychology of Attention 1.25 LAB Grubb, Michael R: 1:30PM-4:10PM TBA Y WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
    Cross-listing: NESC-349-20
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 293.
  More than 100 years ago, William James famously declared, "Everyone knows what attention is. It is the taking possession by the mind, in clear and vivid form, of one out of what seem several simultaneously possible objects or trains of thought." And while James' conception of attention resonates with a colloquial understanding of the term that's still in use today, empirical treatment of attention in the psychological and neuroscientific literature suggests that consensus on what attention is and what attention does has not yet been reached. Using primary sources, scholarly reviews, and popular science pieces, we will work toward a more nuanced understanding of what attention is and delve deeply into what it means to selectively focus the mind in a world full of distraction. With support from an NSF-funded research grant, this course contains an experiential laboratory component in which students will gain first-hand experience with behavioral methods used to study attention.
3230 PSYC-375-01 Devel/Progress/Treat Psychosis 1.00 SEM Ferreira, Kelly WF: 1:30PM-2:45PM 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 focus primarily on the discussion of psychosis and the mental illnesses where psychosis presents, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Students will learn about the history in diagnosing these thought disorders, an in-depth look at the specific signs and symptoms of psychosis, and potential causes of psychosis beyond a clinical diagnosis. The course will also focus on the development of psychosis and how symptoms look in the prodromal or early stages of the disorders, as well as the progression of symptoms and possible predictors of the development of full psychosis. Students will be introduced to specific treatments that are shown to be effective in the treatment of these thought disorders.
1590 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.
3231 PSYC-391-01 Psychology of Language 1.00 SEM Casserly, Elizabeth MW: 2:55PM-4:10PM TBA WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with EDUC
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 255
  A survey of the questions asked by researchers working in different areas of psycholinguistics and the methods used to address those questions. We will cover a wide range of issues, from motor control in speech production to online sentence parsing to typical and atypical language acquisition. Focus will be on analytic discussions of readings from textbooks, scholarly reviews, and original research reports. Perspectives from neuroscience, linguistics, and psychology will be considered.
1401 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.
3232 PSYC-401-01 Sr Seminar: Self-Regulation 1.00 SEM Holt, Laura R: 1:30PM-4:10PM TBA Y SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  This course is open only to senior Psychology majors.
  Many of the personal and social problems we face today such as substance abuse, obesity, excessive debt, crime, and violence can be linked to a failure of self-regulation, or one’s “willpower” over one's thoughts, emotions, and impulses. Through regular student-led discussions, we will explore the topic of self-regulation, drawing on numerous areas of psychology including social, clinical, cognitive, consumer, educational, and developmental psychology. Specifically, we will compare and contrast different models of self-regulation and we will explore current questions and debates related to this concept, such as whether self-control is a limited resource and the role of self-regulation in social relationships. We will examine the development of self-regulation early in the lifespan and investigate ways in which individual and environmental influences can subsequently enhance or impede one’s efforts to self-regulate. Finally, we will consider how theoretical models of self-regulation can be applied to promote behavior change and inform prevention efforts across a variety of settings. Working in groups, students will design a targeted intervention aimed at enhancing self-regulation in a specific area of interest (e.g., increasing prosocial behavior in school age children, decreasing disruptive behavior in adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder).
2886 PSYC-401-02 Sr Sem: Psychology of Morality 1.00 SEM Outten, Robert MW: 10:00AM-11:15AM TBA Y SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  For centuries philosophers and scientists have been fascinated by people's ability to make moral judgments. This course will examine psychological processes that shape humans' moral judgments and decision-making. We will integrate research from social, political, cognitive and developmental psychology, as well as neuroscience, sociology and philosophy. In this class we will attempt to address questions like: What motivates us to be moral? Why do we sometimes fail to act morally? Under what conditions are we morally responsible for our actions? Do emotions help or hinder us from acting morally? Some topics include character, taboos, moral reasoning, the attribution of moral responsibility, social dilemmas, lying, cheating and altruism. We will also discuss morality as it relates to religion, politics, intergroup conflict, health, and the legal system.
1402 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)
1403 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.
1721 PSYC-491-01 Senior Thesis Colloquium Pt 1 0.00 SEM Senland, Amie R: 6:30PM-8:00PM TBA  
  Enrollment limited to 25 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  NOTE: Concurrent enrollment in Psyc 498-01 is required
  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, specific dates to be determined. (.25 course credit is considered pending in the first semester; .25 credit will be awarded for completion in the second semester). Required for senior thesis students.
2407 PSYC-498-01 Senior Thesis Part 1 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  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.)
3192 CPSC-352-01 Artificial Intelligence 1.00 LEC Chakraborttii, Chandranil MW: 8:30AM-9:45AM TBA NUM  
  Enrollment limited to 24 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with PSYC
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Computer Science 215L and Computer Science 203 (or concurrent enrollment in 203).
  A study of basic principles and research methods in artificial intelligence. The course exposes students to selected topics in the field including pattern recognition, problem solving, theorem proving, knowledge representation, and natural language understanding by computers. The course will draw on recent advances made by cognitive scientists in each of these applications. Students are expected to study the theoretical background of an application. They will also complete several programming and simulation assignments during the semester.
2556 NESC-101-01 The Brain 1.00 LEC Poisson, Carli MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 35 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with BIOL, PSYC
  NOTE: 15 seats reserved for first year students, 10 for sophomores, 10 instructor seats.
  Recent developments in neuroscience have revolutionized our views of familiar human experiences such as locomotion, substance abuse, mental illness, sleep, and memorization. Through highly enjoyable and selected readings, presentations by visiting faculty, demonstrations and other activities, we will explore the foundations of this field as well as recent discoveries. The overall objective of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of neuroscience, enabling them to make important decisions that may affect their lives.