Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of Washington

Summer psychology program for teens in Seattle

Program Highlights

Uncover the mystery of how the mind works, and examine the connection between the brain and human behavior.

Develop solutions to the complex questions of human behavior through hands-on activities such as a brain dissection and real-world experiments.

Understand treatment strategies for a variety of mental health issues that affect millions of individuals.

Interact with clinical psychologists, neurologists and researchers who are experts in this specialized field.

Residential Tuition :
$5,698

Commuter Tuition:
$2,998

July 27, 2025 August 8, 2025

University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Course Overview

Studying Psychology and Neuroscience in Seattle offers a unique opportunity to explore the complexities of human behavior in a city at the forefront of psychological and neurological research. Nothing is more intriguing than understanding ourselves and each other. How do people work? How do I work? In this immersive course, students will explore these fundamental questions through the lens of psychological science.

Students will gain hands-on experience in understanding social dynamics, emotions, personality, mental illness, beliefs, neuroscience, and the relationship between the mind, brain, and body. Students will develop their own psychological theory, design and run an experiment, and present their findings. Engaging in psychology simulations, brain dissections, and workshops, students will actively investigate how the brain shapes behavior. With guidance from instructor Dr. Kevan Kidder, student will uncover the mysteries of the mind.

There are no prerequisites required for this course.

Guest Speakers and Excursions: Students will have the opportunity to visit the Allen Institute in Seattle, a world-renowned research center, as well as the labs at the University of Washington, where they will learn about the brain and cutting-edge neuroscience technologies.

Meet your instructor

Kevan Kidder

Psychology and Neuroscience University of Washington

Kevan Kidder currently works as a Research Scientist at Basso Lab at the University Washington, where he delves into the investigation of neurodegenerative diseases and aging through the application and advancement of cutting-edge methodologies. Dr. Kidder’s professional focus lies at the intersection of neuroscience and technological innovation.

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Hands-On Learning

Students will learn to tackle these fundamental questions with the tools of psychological science. Students will learn about classic experiments in psychology, with the goal of getting a hands-on, experiential understanding of how people work and how psychologists study them. They will explore social dynamics; emotions; personality; mental illness; the nature of beliefs; neuroscience; and the relationship between the mind, brain, and body. As a capstone project, they will construct their own miniature psychology theory, design/run an experiment to test it, and present findings to the class.