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Academic Programs / Liberal Arts PsychologyMarsha Weinraub, Chair Peggy de Wolf, Associate Chair
Elective Psychology Courses At Any LevelEach term, the Psychology Department will offer a few courses which are not listed under the regular required curriculum. These courses will be open to both the Psychology major and the non-major and usually will have the prerequisite of only Psychology 1061. Psychology majors taking these courses will receive elective CLA credit which will contribute to the CLA upper-level course requirement. Psychology 3791 - 3891 Research ProblemsOne or two terms of Psychology 3791 - 3891 maybe taken as elective psychology credit and helps fulfill the CLA upper-level course requirement. Your student advisor has information on the research interests of the faculty. You must contact the faculty member with whom you plan to work and receive their approval prior to registration. Working with a faculty member on a research project can be a very valuable experience, and this course an important one to have on your record when making application to graduate school. The maximum credit permissible for 3791 - 3891 is 8 s.h.; a maximum of 4 credits each in 3791 and 3891. Psychology 3785 - 3787 InternshipDesigned for those who want to experience psychology in the workplace, the internship allows students to apply theory to real-life situations, build an employment record, and complement future applications for graduate work in psychology or social work. Work placements are available in a number of different applications in psychology, including, but not limited to: organizational, applied behavior analysis; education; clinical and counseling psychology; opportunities to work with autistic children, probation officers; and a variety of other placements. Each setting offers students a range of employment options that link classroom learning with practical experience. Students graduating from the program will have on-the-job experience as well as recommendations and job performance evaluations so that they can move easily from their undergraduate studies into psychology-related job opportunities or into graduate schools with an applied focus. Contact Peggy de Wolf for information about our internships, 215-204-3409 or peggy.dewolf@temple.edu. Requirements for the Major41 Credit Hours in Psychology Introductory Courses Required:
Psychology Science Requirement:
Methods Courses Required:
Foundation Courses (2000 Level):Three courses required – at least one each from the BBC Area (2101, 2102, 2103, 2501, 2502, 2104) and one from the DCS Area (2301, 2401, 2402, 2201). The third foundation course can be in either area. Foundation courses are prerequisites for the advanced (3000-level) areas.
Advanced Courses (3000-3620):Choose three from any of the advanced courses (3000-3620) for which you have completed the prerequisite foundation course. These courses cover specialty areas within particular fields of psychology.
Psychology Elective: one additional course at the Foundation Level or the Advanced Level.
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Department | Course # | Course Name | Hours | RCI |
Psychology | elective | Foundation or Advanced | ||
Subtotal | 3 |
(Seniors only - minimum of 90 credits completed and completion of both Method Level Courses)
Department | Course # | Course Name | Hours | RCI |
Psychology | 4496 | Capstone: History of Psychology | WI | |
Psychology | 4596 | Capstone: Fields of Psychology | WI | |
Psychology | 4696 | Capstone: Special Topics | WI | |
Psychology | 4796 | Capstone: Research | WI | |
Psychology | 4996 | Capstone: Honors | WI | |
Subtotal | 4 |
Major Total | 41-42 |
(Permission of the instructor required.)
Department | Course # | Course Name | Hours | RCI |
Psychology | 2991 | Honors Research Problems I | ||
Psychology | 3991 | Honors Research Problems II | ||
Psychology | 4991 | Honors Research Problems III | ||
Psychology | 4996 | Capstone: Honors | WI | |
Psychology | 4998 | Research Problems Honors | WI | |
Psychology | 3991-4996 | Independent Study In Neuroscience | ||
(Prerequisite: Psychology 1167, Psychology 2168 AND Psychology 2196) | ||||
Psychology | 3791-3891 | Research Problems | ||
(Prerequisite: Psychology 1071, Psychology 2168, Psychology 2196) | ||||
Psychology | 3785-3787 | Practicum I - II | ||
(Prerequisite: Junior/Senior Psychology Major) |
Completion of the Psychology Honors program.
Honors students take honors courses from the Psychology 3391–4996 sequence in the Junior and Senior years. Independent study is guided by a faculty sponsor whose research interests coincide with the student's, and seminars deal with topics in research design as well as the substantive issues arising out of the student's research. Grade requirement is a 3.5 GPA across all courses. Contact Dr. K. Hirsh-Pasek, e-mail: khirshpa@temple.edu .
Department | Course # | Course Name | Hours | RCI |
Psychology | 3991 – 4996 | Honors Program | 1-4 | WI |
The Psychology Majors' Association is an organization intended to serve as an information base concerning faculty, classes, etc., a gathering/meeting place, and a social support network of students with diverse background/interests within the Psychology field. We are located at 605 Weiss Hall and welcome the suggestion and input of all members.
The minimum requirements for membership in PSI CHI are a 3.20 cumulative GPA and a 3.50 GPA in Psychology courses. Applications are available in the PSI CHI office, Room 605, Weiss Hall.
When a grievance such as a grade dispute or personality conflict arises between an instructor and student, the student ombudsperson acts as a liaison or mediator in an attempt to resolve the problem.
The student ombudsperson for the Department of Psychology is located in 607 Weiss Hall, 215-204-1576. The student advisor can also give fellow students helpful information in their major as seen through the eyes of a student. The student advisor can provide any information concerning major requirements, core curriculum, graduate school, and academic procedures.
See Supplemental Educational Opportunities: Academic Opportunities: Honor Societies.
The Minor in Psychology introduces the student to a representative array of Psychology courses, prepares the student for the minimal course requirements for acceptance to most Psychology graduate schools, and results in formal University recognition on the student's official transcript.
Department | Course # | Course Name | Hours | RCI |
Psychology | 1061 | Psychology as a Social Science | 3 | IN |
Psychology | 1071 | Psychology as a Natural Science | 3 | |
Psychology | 1167 | Foundation in Statistical Methods | 3 | QB |
Psychology | 2168 | Inferential Methods in Psychology | 3 | |
Psychology | 2196 | Scientific Thinking in Psychology | 4 | WI |
Subtotal | 16 | |||
Department | Course # | Course Name | Hours | RCI |
Foundation Courses – Select one: | ||||
Psychology | 2301 | Developmental Psychology | ||
Psychology | 2401 | Foundations of Social Psychology | ||
Psychology | 2402 | Foundations of Industrial and Organizational Psychology | ||
Psychology | 2201 | Foundations of Psychopathology | ||
Psychology | 2101 | Foundations of Cognitive Psychology | ||
Psychology | 2102 | Foundations of Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology | ||
Psychology | 2103 | Foundations of Learning and Behavior Analysis | ||
Psychology | 2501 | Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
Psychology | 2502 | Foundations of Cognitive Neuroscience | ||
Psychology | 2104 | Foundations of Sensation and Perception | ||
Subtotal | 3 | |||
Department | Course # | Course Name | Hours | RCI |
Advanced Courses – Select one: | ||||
Psychology | 3301 | Phases of Development: Infancy | ||
Psychology | 3304 | Personality, Social, and Emotional Development | ||
Psychology | 3305 | Cognitive and Language Development | ||
Psychology | 3306 | Neuroscience of Development and Aging | ||
Psychology | 3307 | Theories of Development | ||
Psychology | 3411 | Social Cognition | ||
Psychology | 3412 | Psychological Studies of Social Issues | ||
Psychology | 3417 | Personnel Psychology | ||
Psychology | 3418 | Human Performance Improvement | ||
Psychology | 3221 | Clinical Psychology: Research and Practice | ||
Psychology | 3222 | Psychoanalytic Theory | ||
Psychology | 3223 | Child Psychopathology and Treatment | ||
Psychology | 3141 | Neurobiology and Evolution of Social Behavior | ||
Psychology | 3151 | Direct Applications of Behavioral Principles | ||
Psychology | 3152 | Experimental Psychopathology | ||
Psychology | 3561 | Psychopharmacology | ||
Psychology | 3566 | Neurobiology of Learning and Memory | ||
Psychology | 3161 | Research Methods in Perceptions | ||
Psychology | 3162 | Visual Recognition | ||
Subtotal | 3 | |||
Total | 22 |
Students in the College of Liberal Arts (including Psychology majors) as well as students in other colleges, schools, and departments (e.g., Biology, HPERD, Business, Health Professions) may choose to minor in Cognitive Neuroscience. No more than two courses can be double-counted for the Psychology major and the Cognitive Neuroscience minor.
The last decade of the twentieth century is designated as the "Decade of the Brain." Cognitive neuroscience is an emerging interdisciplinary field with a focus on a fundamental mystery of science: how the mind arises from the brain. We believe that undergraduates might find attractive the opportunity to take a group of courses that would qualify for a minor in this intellectually-fascinating and rapidly-emerging field. Some of these students may be Psychology majors, whereas others may be majoring in Biology (including pre-med), Anthropology, Philosophy, Communication Sciences, or Computer and Information Science. A minor in Cognitive Neuroscience will strengthen the academic record of students who plan to apply for graduate programs. For example, in Psychology this minor will strengthen applicants' records for specializations such as Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Neuropsychology, Cognitive Psychology, or Psychophysiology. Students might also go into General Neuroscience or Cognitive Science. Pre-med students with a Cognitive Neuroscience minor would present distinctive profiles to medical school admissions offices.
Department | Course # | Course Name | Hours | RCI |
Psychology | 2502 | Foundations of Cognitive Neuroscience | 3 | |
Psychology | 2101 | Foundations of Cognitive Psychology | 3 | |
Communication Sciences & Disorders | 3235 | Human Neuroscience | 4 | |
Select three cognitive neuroscience elective courses from the following listing: | 10-13 | |||
Biology | 3352 | Neurobiology | ||
Biology | 3356 | Organization/Development Nervous Sys | ||
Philosophy | 2144/4244 | Introduction to the Philosophy of the Mind | ||
Psychology | 4182/4282 | Independent Study in Neuroscience | ||
English Communication Sciences & Disorders |
2821 1108 |
Introduction to Linguistics or Introduction to Linguistics |
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Psychology | 3306 | Neuroscience of Development and Aging | ||
Psychology | 3561 | Psychopharmacology | ||
Psychology | 3566 | Neurobiology of Learning and Memory | ||
Total | 20-23 |
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