2. Course Objectives Cognitive Abilities Critical Thinking—Information Literacy Research Understanding Research Methods—Identifying Research Methods Communication Skills Oral—Written Ethics/Diversity Ethics—Diversity Knowledge of the Field Foundations Knowledge of Applied Psychology Interpersonal Effectiveness
3. Course Requirement 1 Readings: Textbook, Modules in eCollege to include various Learning Activities
4. Course Requirement 2 Discussions: Post a response to the weekly discussion. Be sure and respond to two classmates and provide references for your response.
5. Course Requirement 3 Literary Review: The purpose of this assessment is to provide you with the opportunity to select a topic in the particular area in which you have an occupational or research interest. The paper will take the form of a literature review with a minimum of ten scholarly references.
6. Course Requirement 4 Professional Portfolio: The portfolio is designed to help you compile all you have learned throughout your undergraduate studies with the best examples of your work to represent what you are capable doing when you graduate the program. This will give you a chance to reflect on what you have learned as a student of psychology, and to prepare to actualize your post-graduation goals. It will serve as a resource as you navigate the world of prospective employers and graduate admissions committees. It will incorporate your ability to use technology and multimedia resources as you develop your professional profile and portfolio online. The student portfolio is also a measure of effectiveness for the Argosy University baccalaureate program in Psychology. A compilation of papers and projects from this course and previous courses will be completed.
