Trina Kershaw, PhD

A history of cognitive science as a discipline. Topics such as human learning, memory, perception, language, and attention are reviewed. Theories and research on mental processes underlying these behaviors and biological underpinnings and real-life application of these topics are studied.

A history of cognitive science as a discipline. Topics such as human learning, memory, perception, language, and attention are reviewed. Theories and research on mental processes underlying these behaviors and biological underpinnings and real-life application of these topics are studied.

Fundamentals of research methodology in psychological research including literature review, hypothesis generation, design, measurement, statistical analysis, ethics and APA format writing style. Emphasis on the selected cognate content area of cognitive psychology.

Engaging actively in the research process. Students will get a chance to ear more advanced hands-on experience in the research process. Students interested in pursuing an independent study or honors thesis project would take this course as an intermediary step to developing their own research ideas. Supervised one-on-one with faculty.

Study of individual variation in abilities and traits, including those from cognitive, social, and clinical psychology, predicts behavior, performance, and learning. The seminar will emphasize the development of reading, oral, and writing skills.

The first of a two-course thesis sequence in which students and their faculty advisors design and carry out a complete research project.  In PSY 498, the final product is a thesis proposal and complete preparation to conduct the thesis project during the next semester.

Continuation of PSY 498. The goal of this course is to conduct, analyze, and write up the research described in the thesis proposal. Students will meet regularly with their thesis advisors.

Advanced seminar in the study of cognitive psychology. Students will study current research on a specific topic in cognitive psychology and learn to think critically about the underlying theory and research in the field.

Graduate seminar offered for one semester on a specific topic. Topics vary according to student needs and faculty expertise in particular areas of study. This course may be repeated with change of content.

Independent pursuit of an individual research project under the supervision of a faculty sponsor.