Seminar in Psychology

Catalog description

The senior seminar involves a group of advanced students studying under a professor with each student actively contributing to the class via readings, discussion, and various written assignments. The primary emphasis involves examining a broad subject area chosen by the instructor. Students work with the instructor to identify a specific area of focus within this broad area about which they conduct library research, make an oral presentation, and write a comprehensive review paper on the agreed-upon topic. Students rely upon critical thinking skills and their ability to analyze and synthesize information in both a written and oral format. Prerequisite(s): College Level=Senior and (Major=BS Psychology - MHRT/C Certification or Major=BS Psychology or Major=Psychology).