This document provides an overview of an Advanced General Psychology course. It lists 4 main course requirements: 1) Readings from a textbook and online modules with learning activities; 2) Weekly discussion posts and responses to classmates with references; 3) A literature review paper on a topic of interest with a minimum of 10 scholarly references; 4) A professional portfolio compiling the student's work from their undergraduate studies to reflect what they have learned and prepare for career or graduate school opportunities.
2. Course ObjectivesCognitive Abilities Critical ThinkingInformation Literacy Research Understanding Research MethodsIdentifying Research MethodsCommunication Skills OralWrittenEthics/Diversity EthicsDiversityKnowledge of the Field FoundationsKnowledge of Applied Psychology Interpersonal Effectiveness
4. Course Requirement 2Discussions: Post a response to the weekly discussion. Be sure and respond to two classmates and provide references for your response.
5. Course Requirement 3Literary 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 4Professional 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.