Disciplines & Practices in Psychology

Catalog description

This course expands students’ knowledge about careers in psychology and the professional practices of psychologists. Students explore professional roles, employment options, and the job market for psychologists in a variety of disciplines in the field. Students identify potential sites for future practicum experience and practice interviewing skills at one site with an individual in a psychology-related profession. Students learn about practices of psychologists related to ethics, how to read and summarize empirical psychology articles, and about APA writing conventions. Students learn about graduate study in psychology and the application process.