Events/Announcements

Psychology Graduate Fair

Join Psych PAC at our annual 2026 Psychology Graduate Fair!

When: Thursday, May 14th at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Columbia Room of the Werner University Center (WUC)

Meet people from graduate programs around Oregon. Stop by to ask questions for your future!

TEDx MtHood: For the Common Good

Master’s in Organizational Leadership Program presents TEDx MtHood (x=independently organized TED event): For the Common Good.

When: May 16, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Rice Auditorium, Monomouth, Oregon

Registration Deadline: May 15th

  • scan the QR code or go to TEDxMtHood.org

  • $21 Tickets with STUDENT DISCOUNT (email for a coupon code)

Email: tedxmthood@gmail.com

Contact Person: Michelle Jones – jonesmi@wou.edu

More information:

  • 12 speakers and performers

  • Breakfast, lunch, and reception

  • Interactive Action Breaks

Summer Psychology Courses

  • *PSY 311 – Developmental Psychology (CRN 1013) Taught by Dr. Dugan
    • The psychological study of human development from conception to death. Stages and issues of development throughout the lifespan are identified and examined.
  • *PSY 334 – Social Psychology (CRN 1037) Taught by Dr. Cloud
    • Examines the function and mechanisms underlying how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. A central theme is the continual interaction between the person nad the situation.
  • PSY 349 – Behavior Modification (CRN 1087) Taught by Dr. Strapp
    • A survey of behavior modification topics including principles of learning and relevant methodology. An exploration of practical applications.
  • *PSY 360 – Cognitive Psychology (CRN 1100) Taught by Dr. Schwartz
    • This class provides an overview of basic topics in cognitive psychology including learning, memory, attention, sensation, perception, language/phonology, and problem-solving.
  • *PSY 367 – Intro to Research Methods (CRN 1168) Taught by Dr. Espino-Perez
    • An exploration of psychological research including topics of design, methodology, statistical analysis, and report-writing.
  • PSY 446 – Psychology of Teamwork (CRN 1150) Taught by Dr. Yutzie
    • Introduction to leadership, focusing on what it means to be a good leader. Emphasizes the practice of leadership. Helps students understand and improve their own leadership performance.
  • PSY 450 – Psychopathology (CRN 1014) Taught by Dr. Roscoe
    • Exploration of the nature, causes and treatment of various forms of mental health concerns and disorders in adults. A range of abnormalities will be examined from reactions to stressful events to psychosis.
  • *PSY 467 – Quantitative Methods (CRN 1171) Taught by Dr. McMahan
    • Methods that psychologists use to describe, summarize, and make inferences about measurements made on people, things, or events.
  • GERO 484 – Death, Dying, & Grief (CRN 1174) Taught by Dr. Bouchard
    • This course involves a lifespan exploration of the meaning of death, dying, and bereavement from a variety of contemporary perspectives.

    Please note: All of these courses are online! Courses with a asterisk* next to them are core classes – meaning required for the psychology major.

    Be sure to contact Tracy Boyson with any questions!

    503-838-8344 | behavioralsciences@wou.edu | Todd Hall 325 — Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Summer Psychology Courses