Psychology as a Discipline and Profession

General

Prefix

PSY

Course Number

119

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Explore academic and career options in psychology. Develop relevant personal, academic and career goals.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

1

Max

1

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Apply knowledge of psychology (e.g. decision strategies, life span processes, psychological assessment, and types of psychological careers) to formulating career choices.

Outcome

Identify the types of academic experience and performance in psychology and the liberal arts that will facilitate entry into the work force, post-baccalaureate education, or both.

Outcome

Describe preferred career paths in psychology based on accurate self-assessment of abilities, achievement, motivation, and work habits.

Outcome

Identify and develop skills and experiences relevant to achieving selected psychology career goals.

Outcome

Articulate importance of lifelong learning and personal flexibility to sustain personal and professional development in the field of psychology and related career areas.

Dependencies

Courses

PSY119 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

PSY119 is a completion requirement for: