How do I become a Psychology Major?
You may want to begin your exploration of psychology by taking a 200-level course focused on a particular topic. You should also take Psychology 202, the methods course, to prepare you for more advanced courses. Psychology 101, which is not required for the major, is intended as an overview of the field for those who do not expect to concentrate in Psychology. It can, however, be counted toward either the major or the minor. Students with scores of 4 or 5 on the AP Psychology test will be credited for Psychology 101.
If you are interested in becoming a psychology major you should print a course planning worksheet and complete the major declaration form and meet with the department chair in the Fall (by October 15th) or Spring (by March 1st) of your sophmore year. The chair will assign to you a psychology advisor. Your advisor will help you find courses inside and outside of the psychology major that match your interests, find faculty who share you academic focus, and assist you in setting and making progress on your postgraduate goals.
Reiss pays attention to cognitive function
Assistant Professor of Psychology Jason E. Reiss, a cognitive neuroscientist, is researching the hidden mental processes involved in the acquisition and use of visual information.
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Object Substitution Masking: What is the Neural Fate of the Unreportable Target?
Assistant Professor of Psychology Jason E. Reiss' new book focuses on his event-related brain potential (ERP) research.
Visualizing Possibilities in Autism
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A Look at Religious Conservatism
Wulff delivers world-famous Cadbury Lectures at Univ of Birmingham
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Sociocultural developmental psychologist, Peony Fhagen-Smith coordinates African, African American, and Diaspora Studies
Got illusions?
Learn more about perception, learning, consciousness in Psychology's Experimental Laboratory
Education Gone Wild
Wheaton's longtime relationship with Southwick's Zoo gives students an opportunity to study animal and human behavior in some unique ways.