Cognitive Psychology
Core Courses
Psychology 452: Cognitive Psychology of Memory and Attention
Psychology 454: Cognitive Psychology of Language
Psychology 455: Cognitive Psychology of Thinking
Psychology 457: Cognitive Psychology of Skill and Knowledge Acquisition
Psychology 559: Current Topics in Cognitive Psychology (at least 8 semesters until Ph.D.
Dissertation Prospectus is approved)
Four Electives
At least two and up to four courses from this list. For courses not listed, approval must be
received in advance, preferably by including the request and syllabus as part of the annual
review process which includes course planning for the following year.
Psychology 459: Cognitive Methods
Psychology 494: Special Topics in Psychology (taught by Cognitive faculty)
Psychology 594: Advanced Special Topics in Psychology (taught by Cognitive faculty)
Psychology 551/552: Cognition and Instruction
Psychology 558: Seminar in Cognitive Psychology (may be repeated).