The Department of Psychological Science
We’re a large department!
20 full-time faculty members
3 full-time staff
503 majors and 206 minors
The largest Ph.D. program on campus (~50
graduate students)
Organization of the Department: Four Clusters
We are teacher-scholars, with active research labs
Students get research experience in faculty research labs
Students can pursue independent research by conducting a
senior thesis
Some examples of what we study
Biobehavioral: Learning, Memory, Stress, Fear, Resilience
Clinical: ADHD, Trauma, Psychopathology, Mood
Disorders, Families, Sexual Function
Developmental: Parenting Behavior, Aggression, SocioEmotional Development
Social: Stigma, Prejudice and Stereotyping, Connectedness,
Health, The Self and Existential Psychology
Foundational Courses for the
Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Science
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
PSYS 001
Introduction to Psychological Science
3
PSYS 053
Research Methods
3
PSYS 054
Statistics for Psychological Science
4
PSYS 111
Learning, Cognition, and Behavior
3
PSYS 115
Biopsychology
3
PSYS 130
Social Psychology
3
PSYS 150
Developmental Psychology
3
PSYS 170
Abnormal Psychology
3
Subtotal:
25
Majors pursuing a B.A. must also take two upper-level
courses and one additional course at the 100 or 200 level.
Sample courses:
Learning
Advanced Social Psychology
Psychology of Families
Cognition
Self and Social Cognition
Behavioral Disorders of
Childhood
Motivation
Emotional Development and
Temperament
Advanced Behavior
Change
Psychopharmacology
Cognitive Development
Introduction to Clinical
Psychology
Physiological
Psychology
Social Development
Introduction to Health
Psychology
Hormones and Behavior
Psychology of Gender
Adolescence
We offer small classes and personalized experiences
Teacher-Advisor Program (TAP) Seminars for first year
students: Small classes just for first year students, marked by
close contact with the professor.
Upper Level Courses in the Major: Courses capped at 25
students, marked by a focus on depth of content and active
participation.
Research Experience: Students can receive credit toward their
major for gaining hands-on research experience. These
experiences are critical for graduate school and offer
opportunities to work intimately with faculty and graduate
students.
We also offer Mentored Clinical Internships
Mentored, professional placements in organizations serving
those with mental health challenges
Hands-on experience plus weekly seminar involving
discussions and reflection papers
Sample placements:
Howard Center
Champlain Valley Head
Start
King Street Youth
Center
Lund Family Center
Spectrum Youth and
Family Services
Vermont Cares
Turning Point
Substance Abuse
Center
Halfway House for
Schizophrenic Adults
Converse Home
Memory Care Program
Some Job Opportunities for Psychology Majors
College/University Professor
Mental Health Professional
Healthcare Professional
Arbitration/Mediation
Elementary and Secondary Education
Non-Profit Organizations
Human Resources
Real Estate
Business
Marketing
Please visit our website for more information!
http://www.uvm.edu/~psych/
Thank you for listening!