Quarterly News & Information-Spring 2008
New Psychology Major Co-chairs
In Autumn 2007 Anne Henly and Susan Goldin-Meadow were selected by the
department to chair the Undergraduate Program in Psychology. Leanne Beaudoin
will serve as the Graduate Assistant Advisor for this academic year and will be
working with PRISM, Planning Resources and Involvement for Students in the
Majors.
Anne Henly would like to encourage you to contact her if you
have any questions regarding the program requirements, classes, research
opportunities or career development. Feel free to email her with a quick
question, stop by her office, or set up an appointment for a more extended
meeting. Her office is in Kelly 302 and her email is henly@uchicago.edu .
As the PRISM representative, Leanne Beaudoin’s goal is to
organize events and provide resources that will help you get most out of your
undergraduate studies in psychology. Let her know what you need! She welcomes
your suggestions. Her email address is beaudoin@uchicago.edu.
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Department and its majors or students who are interested in being majors. We
use it to notify you of events relevant to psychology majors, research
opportunities, job postings, fellowship announcements, and any changes in the
course schedule, curriculum updates, etc. If you are not signed up, go to
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When planning your course schedule, please consult the
Beeline for any changes in course offerings in the
Department of Psychology. Also read email updates sent to the major listserv by
the Department of Psychology. If you have questions do not hesitate to consult
with Anne Henly or the Psychology student affairs administrator, Marjorie Wash,
email marj@uchicago.edu , (Beecher Hall,
B109). Remember, the printed version of the Courses and Programs of Study is a
two-year publication and is subject to change; as such, it should be considered
a general resource only.
** Attention Third-year majors**
Earl Franklin Scholars Research Prize - Summer 2008
Eligible students (Psychology majors in their third year) can apply by submitting a brief (5 pages) research proposal that explains the background for the research project, the specific aims of the research project, the proposed methods that will be used, and the significance and implications of the research. Supporting materials to accompany the proposal should include a brief (1 page) personal statement of research career goals and interests that would be pursued in graduate school and how the applicant’s course work has served in preparation of these goals. This statement should include a description of any relevant research experience. Selection of the Earl Franklin Scholar will be based on: (1) an evaluation of the research proposal, (2) the personal statement, (3) overall grades, and (4) grades in courses in Psychology. The deadline for submission of applications has not yet been set but will be sometime in March of 2008.
Spring 2008 Changes from Printed Version of Courses and Programs of Study:
Courses Added:
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Psyc 25601 |
Population Coding and the Perceptual Brain David Bradley M/W 1:30-2:50 p.m. Green 117 |
|
Psyc 23900 |
Political Psychology Penny Visser Tuesday 1:30-4:20 p.m. SS 302 |
|
Psyc 24600 |
Sexual Identity, Life Course, Life Story |
|
Psyc 25700 |
Psychology of Negotiation |
| Psyc 34200 Instructor: Day/Time: Place: |
Perception and Understanding of Multimedia Howard Nusbaum, Bertold Hoeckner Friday 9:30-12:20 p.m. Green 117 |
Change of Instructor:
| Psyc 20200 Instructor: |
Psychological Research Methods Stephani Foraker |
| Psyc 20500 Instructor: |
Developmental Psychology Maxim Abelev, Jennifer Buresh |
Courses Cancelled:
| Psyc 20801 | Motivation and Biological Clocks | Cancelled |
| Psyc 35000 | Physiology of Vision | Cancelled |
| Psyc 31500 | Neuroethology | Cancelled |
Deadlines for Students Graduating with Honors in Spring 2008 quarter:
Students who plan to receive a degree with Special Honors in Psychology at the Spring 2008 convocation MUST register their intentions with the Department of Psychology Student Affairs Administrator Marjorie Wash in Beecher 109 as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact her at 702-8861 or email marj@uchicago.edu. You are also encouraged to discuss this option with Anne Henly.
- May 7, 2008. Students submits complete drafts of the honors paper to the honors paper advisor.
- May 19, 2008. Deadline for approvals from student's advisor and from the second reader of honors paper to be received by Psychology Department. The student's advisor and the second reader should each email his or her approval to: Marjorie Wash at marj@uchicago.edu.
A research requirement is required of all Psychology majors
The following are courses with a research component being offered in Spring 2008 that will satisfy the Psychology major research component requirement.
| Psyc 24000/31200 | Systems Neuroscience (J. Ramirez, C. Ragdale) |
| Psyc 26200 | Research Seminar in Behavioral Endocrinology (M. McClintock) |
| Psyc 28700/38700 | Social Cognition Research Seminar (N. Epley) |
- completing an honors thesis.
- taking an independent study research course with a faculty member in the Psychology Department.
More Information
master list of all
courses offered with a research component
