Psychology

Snapshot

In partnership with the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, the Psychology LLC brings together students who want to pursue a career in psychology. The LLC focuses on helping students become connected to the department and the field of psychology. Students will receive help in structuring their educational and extra-curricular experiences to put themselves in a position to find and pursue a fulfilling career in psychology.

Location: Belknap Village South - First Year, Kurz Hall - Second Year

Advisors:  Benjamin Mast, Edna Ross, Tess Collins (First and Second Year)

Highlights

• Opportunities to meet with and learn from psychology faculty outside of the classroom setting
• Networking with UofL psychology alumni working in a variety of settings
• Opportunities to learn about career options in psychology from faculty and community psychologists
• Training in helping skills and mental health screening opportunities
• Community engagement experiences with community agencies 
• Psychology themed social events

Who can apply?

• For First Year LLC: Any incoming first-year student majoring in Psychology. Students must enroll in the courses listed below. 
• For Second Year LLC: Any upper-level student student who has taken PSYC-201 and QR Requirement must enroll in PSYC-301 and PSYC-302.

Required Courses

First Year Students

• Fall: PSYC 201, Introduction to Psychology  
• Spring: PSYC 311, Preparation for Careers in Psychology 
• Students who have received AP credit for PSYC 201 will enroll in PSYC 308, Foundations of Psychopathology.

Second Year Students

• Prerequisites: PSYC 201 and QR Requirement
• Fall: PSYC 301, Statistics for Psychology   
• Spring: Spring: PSYC 302, Research Methods for Psychology