PSYC 200 - Special Topics in Psychology

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 with a grade of C or better
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course will survey specific topics in Psychology at the discretion of the instructor, and is especially suited to those who may be interested in pursuing a degree in Psychology or related disciplines. Through lectures, discussion, readings, and investigation, students will examine historical and current theories as they pertain to the chosen topics.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Students will demonstrate understanding of the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical and interpretive analysis.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of major concepts, models and issues of at least one discipline in the social sciences.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the experimental designs and statistics used in psychological research, and current and historic approaches to the discipline. Students will also learn to read and analyze research articles, and demonstrate the ability to write a research proposal.