Department: Psychology
The study of psychology familiarizes students with the scientific study of mind and behavior. The discipline relies on methods ranging from simple observation to rigorous experimentation. Its subjects include how we develop and learn, how our actions are motivated, how we perceive the world around us, how we respond to it intellectually and emotionally, and how these processes change throughout life and are integrated into the personality under social influences. The Psychology department offers courses that apply psychology to a variety of practical settings, including the workplace, clinical, legal, and school environments.
Important: Please see the links and announcements below for important information about Enrollment Waiver Requests and completing a Major or Minor in Psychology.
Enrollment Waiver Requests for Undergraduates
If you are requesting a prerequisite waiver or an overtally waiver for an undergraduate class, you must apply for these waivers by taking the following steps:
First contact the course instructor by email to request their permission for an overtally or prerequisite waiver:
Then fill out the appropriate application form below, which requires you to copy and paste the email confirmation from the instructor as part of the waiver request:
Master’s Degree students who wish to request prerequisite and/or overtally waivers should visit the Graduate Studies at Weissman page for more information.