Psychology is an exciting major full of endless opportunities for undergraduate students. Students are encouraged to take summer courses to explore new topics within the field. Our department offers a variety of fun courses for prospective students as well as tier I, II, and III major coursework. Feel free to explore the following links to learn more!
At the moment, all summer psych courses will be taught in person with a few remote options. Have questions? Reserve an appointment with an advisor here.
Psychology Summer Opportunities
For High School Students
Take advantage of Berkeley Summer Sessions by participating in the PreCollege scholars program.
Opportunities for remote, residential, commuter and non-credit options are available!
Psychology Summer Course Recommendations:
PSYCH 1 - General Psychology
PSYCH 3- Introduction to How the Brain Works
PSYCH 4 - Emotional Intelligence
PSYCH 6 - Stress and Coping
For Visitors or International Students
Summer visitors are encouraged to look into our Summer certificate option in addition to exploring summer psychology courses.For Intended Majors
Major Requirements can requirements can be found here.
Prerequisite Summer Course Offerings
PSYCH 1 - General Psychology
PSYCH 101 - Research and Data Analysis in Psychology
PSYCH C64 - Exploring the Brain: Introduction to Neuroscience
Use the academic guide to look for prerequisite coursework outside of the department to make progress in the major requirements. Additionally, feel free to explore some upper division coursework to get an in depth perspective in the field of psych.
For Current Majors
Major Requirements can requirements can be found here.
Tier 2 & 3 Summer Course Offerings can be found in Session A, D & E. Some course highlights include:
PSYCH N110 - Introduction to Biological Psychology
PSYCH N140 - Developmental Psychology
PSYCH N160 - Social Psychology
PSYCH N180 - Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Use the academic guide to look for tier 2 & 3 coursework in the department to make progress in the major requirements.
Psychology Summer 2026 Courses
Here's the full list of Summer Psychology Courses
Summer Session 12W 12 weeks, May 26 - August 14
PSYCH 299 - Research
Class #10079 In-Person Instruction
Summer Session A 6 weeks, May 26 - July 2
PSYCH 130M - Psychopathology Across the Life Span
Class #12389 Morgan 101
PSYCH 136 - Human Sexuality
Class #12283 Valley Life Sciences 2060
PSYCH 139 - Case Studies in Clinical Psychology
Class #12282 Internet/Online
PSYCH 144 - Emerging Adulthood
Class #12323 Abroad
PSYCH N150 - Psychology of Personality
Class #12320 Internet/Online
PSYCH 169 - Love & Close Relationships
Class #12324 Abroad
PSYCH 171 - Psychological Research on Children of Immigrant Families
Class #12360 Internet/Online
PSYCH 172 - DSM: Defining Normal
Class #16015 Internet/Online
PSYCH N180 - Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Class #12912 Internet/Online
Summer Session C 8 weeks, June 22 - August 14
PSYCH 1 - General Psychology
Class #12855 Internet/Online
PSYCH C64 - Exploring the Brain: Introduction to Neuroscience
Class #12612 Genetics & Plant Bio 100
PSYCH 101 - Research and Data Analysis in Psychology
Class #12672 Internet/Online
Summer Session D 6 weeks, July 6 - August 14
PSYCH 4 - Emotional Intelligence
Class #12932 Internet/Online
PSYCH 6 - Stress and Coping
Class #12910 Physics Building 4
PSYCH N110 - Introduction to Biological Psychology
Class #13173 Internet/Online
PSYCH C120 - Basic Issues in Cognition
Class #16016 Internet/Online
PSYCH 137 - Mind-Body and Health
Class #13238 Internet/Online
PSYCH 138 - Global Mental Health
Class #12314 Internet/Online
PSYCH N140 - Developmental Psychology
Class #13100 Internet/Online
PSYCH N160 - Social Psychology
Class #16017 Internet/Online
PSYCH N162 - Human Happiness
Class #15946 In-Person Instruction
Summer Session F 3 weeks, July 6 - July 24
PSYCH 3 - Introduction to How the Brain Works
Class #13101 Genetics & Plant Bio 100
PSYCH 170 - Clinical and Counseling Professions: Practice & Research
Class #13321 Internet/Online
PSYCH 173 - Lens on Mental Health: Diversity and Intersectional Approaches
Class #13322 Internet/Online
Psychology Clinical Counseling Summer Minor/Certificate
The Clinical & Counseling Psychology minor and certificate allows students to explore the diverse career paths of clinical and counseling psychology. The curriculum focuses on basic psycho-biological and sociocultural mechanisms that underlie common mental health problems across the life span. Check out the minor requirements page for more information!