Current topics and new developments in areas of psychology which are not covered in other courses.
Athena Title
Seminar in Psychology
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in PSYC 5100E
Prerequisite
PSYC 3990 and permission of major
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Within a particular specialty topic area in Psychology, students will evaluate empirical findings and various theoretical perspectives as they gain an advanced understanding of that topic area.
Within a particular specialty topic area in Psychology, students will identify, evaluate, and/or design high-quality research proposals that represent the current cutting edge of research in that content area.
Within a particular specialty topic area in Psychology, students will identify and evaluate ways to reduce bias and inequity in the conduct or interpretation of research.
Within a particular specialty topic area in Psychology, students will construct clear and concise arguments from evidence-based psychological concepts and theories.
As part of professional development discussions within this course, students will use appropriate career resources to evaluate academic and career options, and develop a professional development plan for their next steps after graduation.
Topical Outline
1. History of the content area
2. Major theoretical perspectives in the content area
3. Methodological approaches to research in the content area
4. Important empirical findings in the content area
5. Controversies and challenges in the content area
6. Future directions in the content area
7. Professional development
8. Student proposals and presentations
Institutional Competencies
Critical Thinking
The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.
