PSYC391
PSYCHOLOGY OF MINDFULNESS
Other titles (2)
- MASTER'S SEMINAR
- COURSE CANCELLED
- Department
- Psychology
- Terms offered
- 12
- Data refreshed
- Sep 1, 2026
Description
This capstone seminar will examine the intersection between contemplative practice such as mindfulness meditation and recent empirical research in cognitive neuroscience, affective science, and clinical psychology. Emphasis will be placed on the history and origins of mindfulness practices, the scientific study of the practices, and adaptations of mindfulness practices by Western scientists for the treatment of psychological disorders and enhancement of well-being. Key questions this course will address include: 1) What is contemplative practice and how does mindfulness influence psychological well-being? 2) What are the historical origins of mindfulness practices and how have such practices been adapted by Western scientists? 3) How does Western empirical inquiry inform our understanding of mindfulness (i.e. mechanisms)?
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2015–2025
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 39% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 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: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 41% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 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: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 38% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 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: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 39% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 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. |
| 2025 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | 1 section | 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 |
| 2015 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
Meeting times
Recent first- Mon, 9:00 AM–11:50 AM JC370 2025
- Tue, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM JC370 2012
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | James V. Cordova | Lecture | 1 | 0 of 15 enrolled | 30945 |
| Spring 2024 | Justin P. Laplante | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 15 enrolled | 30945 |
| Spring 2023 | Justin P. Laplante | Lecture | 1 | 0 of 15 enrolled | 30945 |
| Spring 2022 | Justin P. Laplante | Lecture | 1 | 0 of 15 enrolled | 30945 |
| Spring 2021 | James V. Cordova | Online | 1 | 0 of 15 enrolled | 37920 |
| Spring 2020 | Justin P. Laplante | Lecture | 1 | 0 of 15 enrolled | 37920 |
| Spring 2012 | James V. Cordova | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 15 enrolled | 31645 |
| Fall 2005 | Jaan Valsiner | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 30 enrolled | 20776 |
| Fall 2004 | Jaan Valsiner | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 30 enrolled | 20776 |
| Fall 2003 | Nicholas S. Thompson | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 30 enrolled | 20776 |
| Spring 2003 | Unlisted | Lecture | 1 | 0 of 0 enrolled | 37236 |
| Fall 2002 | Jaan Valsiner | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 40 enrolled | 26401 |