PSYC256
COUPLES & INTIMACY
Other titles (3)
- The Psychology of Couples and Intimacy
- COUPLES AND INTIMACY
- LOVE AND HATE
- Department
- Psychology
- Terms offered
- 12
- Data refreshed
- Sep 1, 2026
Description
This course presents the scientific study of couples' intimate relationships. The course provides a broad overview of what is currently known about adult romantic relationships, partner selection, intimacy development, marriage, relationship distress and divorce. Prerequisites for this course require a grade of C- or better This course fulfills the mid-level First Seminar requirement of the Psychology major.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2016–2026
2000 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 21% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 9 spring terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 4% per year. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 22% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 spring terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 3% per year. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 11 spring terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 2% per year. Department faculty is about 11% below its recent average. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 12% chance, high confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 12 spring terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 2% per year. Department faculty is about 11% below its recent average. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Mon, 9:00 AM–11:50 AM JC104 20262022
- Tue, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM JC370 20232010
- Thu, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM JC370 202020112006
- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM JC343 2005
- Mon, Thu, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM JC220 2004
- Mon, Wed, 11:00 AM–12:15 PM Jefferson Academic Center JF222 2003
- Tue, 1:15 PM–3:55 PM JC370 2000
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | James V. Cordova | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 18 enrolled | 34781 |
| Fall 2023 | Jenna Rice | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 15 enrolled | 22545 |
| Spring 2022 | James V. Cordova | Lecture | 1 | 16 of 15 enrolled | 31859 |
| Spring 2020 | Tatiana D. Gray | Lecture | 1 | 16 of 15 enrolled | 37916 |
| Spring 2013 | C.J. E. Fleming | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 15 enrolled | 32383 |
| Fall 2011 | Melinda I. Morrill | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 15 enrolled | 21457 |
| Spring 2010 | James V. Cordova | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 15 enrolled | 37438 |
| Spring 2006 | James V. Cordova | Lecture | 1 | 23 of 15 enrolled | 34113 |
| Spring 2005 | James V. Cordova | Lecture | 1 | 17 of 15 enrolled | 30884 |
| Spring 2004 | James V. Cordova | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 15 enrolled | 30884 |
| Spring 2003 | James V. Cordova | Lecture | 1 | 29 of 30 enrolled | 37234 |
| Spring 2000 | Bernard Kaplan | Lecture | 1 | 19 of 15 enrolled | 34363 |