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- Students for Industrial/Organizational Psychology (SIOP)
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Department of Cognitive Sciences offers the following undergraduate degrees:
- B.A. in Psychology
- B.S. in Cognitive Sciences (effective Fall 2013)
For information about requirements for the B.A. in Psychology, please click here.
For information about requirements for the B.S. in Cognitive Sciences, please click here.
COURSE OFFERINGS
For the most current course offerings, check WEBSOC directly.
To learn more about the classes (including prerequisites and course descriptions),
click here.
A couple of reminders:
- Courses are restricted to MAJORS only until all enrollment windows are open. For specific dates, check the School of Social Sciences comments at the top of the Schedule of Classes (WEBSOC).
- If a course has a B or X restriction listed, you may obtain an authorization code by contacting the instructor. If a course does not have a B or X restriction listed, NO authorization codes are being used. Please do not request one from the instructor.
- All academic advising questions - including increasing your max units or changing majors - are handled by the School of Social Sciences' Undergraduate Student Affairs Office and not by the department. The Student Affairs Office can be reached at: socsci@uci.edu or (949) 824-6803.
FALL 2018 COURSE OFFERINGS
| Course Number (PSYCH except where noted) |
Course Title |
| COGS 109 | Cog Sci Research Seminar (Wright) - open to Cog Sci Majors Only. NO Exceptions. |
| 7A | Intro to Psychology (Hagedorn, Lofgren) |
| 9A | Psych Fundamentals (Hoffman) |
| 9B | Psych Fundamentals (taught by PSY BEH) |
| 9C | Psych Fundamentals (taught by PSY BEH) |
| 10A | Prob & Stats I (Srinivasan) |
| 56L | Acquisition of Lang (Pearl) |
| 78A | Self-Identity & Society (taught by SOCIOL) |
| H101A | Honors Seminar I (Dosher) |
| H101B | Honors Seminar II (Sarnecka) |
| H111A / 112A | Honors Exp Psych/Exp Psych (Lofgren) |
| 120A | Abnormal Psych (Lewis) |
| 121S | Psych of Sleep & Consciousness (Mednick) |
| 124V | Psych of Violence (Lewis) |
| 130A | Perception & Sensory Processes (Richards) |
| 131B | Hearing (Berg) |
| 140M | Memory (Hagedorn) |
| 143P | Human Problem Solving (Pizlo) |
| 148A | Cog Development Research (Sarnecka) |
| 165A | Vis Neuro Research (Grossman) |
| 169 | Consciousness & Brain (Saberi) |
WINTER 2019 COURSE OFFERINGS
| Course Number (PSYCH except where noted) |
Course Title |
| 7A | Intro to Psychology (Hagedorn, Lofgren) |
| 9A | Psych Fundamentals (D'Zmura) |
| 9B | Psych Fundamentals (taught by PSY BEH) |
| 9C | Psych Fundamentals (taught by PSY BEH) |
| 10B | Prob & Stats II (Rouder) |
| 46A | Intro to Human Memory (Lofgren) |
| H111BW / 112BW | Honors Adv Exp Psych/Adv Exp Psych (Chernyak) |
| 112R / LR | Cognitive Robotics/Lab (Krichmar) |
| 114M | Matlab (Steyvers) |
| 120D | Developmental Psych (Sarnecka) |
| 120H | History of Psych (Staff) |
| 122C | Clinical Psych (Lewis) |
| 122O | Organizational Conflict (Lewis) |
| 129 | Psych of Music (Hagedorn) |
| 135M | Mind/Body Problem (Hoffman) |
| 140M | Human Memory (Hagedorn) |
| 146MW | Writing About Memory (Chubb) |
| 148B | Cog Development Research (Sarnecka) |
| 159 | Writing Skills for Language Science (Pearl) |
| 160A | Intro to Cog Neuro (Grossman) |
| 165B | Vis Neuro Research (Grossman) |
| 169 | Neuro Perception (Brewer) |
| 169 | History of Neuroscience (Srinivasan) |
SPRING 2019 COURSE OFFERINGS
| Course Number (PSYCH except where noted) |
Course Title |
| COGS 110 | Quantitative Methods in Cognitive Science (Neftci) - open to Cog Sci Majors Only. NO Exceptions. |
| 7A | Intro to Psychology (Hagedorn, Lofgren) |
| 9A | Psych Fundamentals (Berg) |
| 9B | Psych Fundamentals (Wright) |
| 9C | Psych Fundamentals (taught by PSY BEH) |
| 10C | Prob & Stats III (Vandekerckhove) |
| 21A | Adolescence (Lofgren) |
| 23A | Applied Psych (Lewis) |
| H101C | Honors Seminar III (Dosher) |
| H111C / 112C | Honors Research in Exp Psych/Research in Exp Psych (Chernyak) |
| 112M / LM | Psych Research Methods (Lofgren) |
| 120P | Personality Theories (Lewis) |
| 129 | Creativity (Hagedorn) |
| 129 | Psych of Social Behaviors (Lewis) |
| 131A | Vision (D'Zmura) |
| 139 | Psych & Behavioral Economics (Narens) |
| 140C | Cognitive Science (Lee) |
| 140L | Principles of Learning Theory (Chubb) |
| 148C | Cog Development Research (Sarnecka) |
| 149 | AI in Culture & Media (Krichmar) |
| 160D | Brain Disorders (Brewer) |
| 165C | Vis Neuro Research (Grossman) |
| #TBD | High-Stakes Testing and Social Consequences (Rouder) NEW |
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE
Academic advising is handled by the School of Social Sciences' Undergraduate Student
Affairs Office and not within the department.
The mission of the Undergraduate Student Affairs is to provide quality, student-centered
educational support and to offer services that meet the administrative, academic goals
of students, the School and the University.
The Student Affairs office can assist you with academic advising, course planning,
change of major request, financial aid appeals, course substitutions, and information
concerning honors, graduate and professional school, and career and internships.
Appointments with academic counselors are scheduled for majors in the School of Social
Sciences. All others are able to speak with a Peer Advisor at any time.
For assistance, please contact: socsci@uci.edu or (949) 824-6803.
Please check the following link for further information: Undergraduate Student Affairs Office Website.
HONORS PROGRAM IN PSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES
The Honors Program is designed for students in the Psychology (Cognitive Sciences)
major who are interested in pursuing graduate study in psychology or seeking challenging
research experiences as a capstone to their undergraduate experience.
The program includes rigorous courses in Experimental Psychology, seminar classes,
over one year of research experience, and culminates in an honors thesis.
*Applications for Fall 2018 are now being accepted*.For information about the honors program and to download the application, please visit: Honors Program in Psychology.
If you have questions about the Honors Program, please send an e-mail to Professor Barbara Dosher at: cogsci@uci.edu.
HONOR SOCIETY (PSI CHI)
Students meeting the following criteria are eligible to become part of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology.
- Junior or Senior status
- Completed at least two quarters at UCI
- Completed at least four upper division psychology courses (at UCI)
- Psychology GPA in the upper 10% of the major
- Overall GPA of at least 3.3
The UCI chapter of Psi Chi invites new members twice a year. Invitations are sent by e-mail no later than November 15 and April 15.
Invitations are sent to undergraduate majors in Psychology or Psychology and Social
Behavior who meet the above criteria.
Invitees will be asked to provide a letter of recommendation from a psychology professor,
and evidence of a genuine interest in psychology (e.g., volunteering in a lab or clinic).
If you have questions about Psi Chi, please send an e-mail to Dr. Christine Lofgren at: christine.lofgren@uci.edu.
PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
This is an academic club for psychology majors and other students interested in the study of psychology. PSA's mission is to offer valuable information to students concerning campus resources, internships, volunteer opportunities, research opportunities, preparing for graduate school, and careers in Psychology and related fields. In addition, PSA's mission is to help members network with other students on campus and faculty.
Psychology Student Association Website
STUDENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (SIOP)
The Students for Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program at the University of California in Irvine (UCI) provides training and development to students who are dedicated to pursuing a career within the field of I-O Psychology. Their mission is to equip members with the knowledge and skills necessary for post-baccalaureate success; empower members with research opportunities, faculty and professional contacts, and internship opportunities; and encourage members through individualized program planning, mentorship, and support networks.