PSYC 120 Careers in Psychology*

This course provides a thorough investigation of potential careers in psychology as well as a realistic depiction of the education, preparation, and discipline to be competitive in the field. Prerequisites: PSYC 101.

Credits

1

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

PSYC 120Careers in Psychology*

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I. General Information

Department

Social Science

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

1

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course provides a thorough investigation of potential careers in psychology as well as a realistic depiction of the education, preparation, and discipline to be competitive in the field. Prerequisites: PSYC 101.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Make an educated decision whether to major in Psychology at CSI
  • Make an educated decision whether to pursue further education in Psychology beyond CSI

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Relative value of different degrees in Psychology (AA, BA/BS, MA/MS, PhD) Rigor, nature, and necessity of coursework in pursuing a career in Psychology Rigor, nature, and necessity of research in pursuing a career in Psychology Nature of different specialties of careers within Psychology

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Oral presentation(s) Study Focus Questions

Required Exams

Evaluation of oral presentation Evaluation of self-discovery

Required Text

Landrum, R E., & Davis, S. F. (2014) The Psychology Major (5th Ed.) (ISBN: 978-0-205-82965-1) Kuther, T. L., & Morgan, R. D. (2013) Careers in Psychology (4th Ed.) (ISBN: 978-1-133-04967-2)

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Oral presentation(s) Study Focus Questions Evaluation of oral presentation Evaluation of self-discovery