Seminar in Cognitive Psychology: Thinking in the Real World

Summer 2025 > Humanities & Social Sciences > PSYC.4780 > 046

Course No: PSYC.4780-046; SIS Class Nbr: 1811; SIS Term: 3440
Course Status: Open

Course Description

An advanced seminar to consider special topics in cognitive psychology, with special focus on critique of the theoretical and empirical literature, identification of future research pathways, and the potential for application with consideration of ethics and social responsibility. Specific topics will vary and may include such topics as attention and memory; mental imagery; decision-making; language; applications of cognitive psychology to education. This is a writing intensive course.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: PSYC.1010 Intro to Psychological Science, and PSYC.2690 Research I: Methods, and PSYC.2780 Cognitive Psychology
• Core Codes: SRE, WOC, SS
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Lisa Geraci
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When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2025 Summer: Jul 07 to Aug 15
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1155 | Pay as little as $595/mo for this course.
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• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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