PSY-450
Psychology Capstone
3 Credits
The focus of this course is for students to conduct a literature review of both primary and secondary sources, and then synthesize this information into the writing of an in-depth paper featuring research questions or a hypothesis, research methodology, and conclusion.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Analyze historical and contemporary trends occurring across multiple domains of theory, research, and practice within the field of psychology.
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Examine core concepts of psychology as related to normal and abnormal individual, social, cultural, and organizational functioning.
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Construct a discipline-relevant research proposal.
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Evaluate scholarly resources pertinent to the discipline.
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Write competently in accordance with the standards of the American Psychological Association Investigate professional opportunities, responsibilities, and challenges experienced by practitioners within the discipline.
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Apply the Ethical Principles of the American Psychological Association.
