PSYC 360 Friday Forum Topics
Forums are on topics of current importance in the field of psychology and are offered in collaboration with the Minnesota Psychological Association. Students are asked to write papers summarizing the content and discussing the relevance of principles and practices presented to their own activities or within a specified hypothetical context. Specific topics are listed in the Class Schedule or announced in the Catalyst. Note: At least 12 credits in psychology, human services, or social work prior to registration.
Note: At least 12 credits in psychology, human services, or social work prior to registration. Grading is Pass/No Credit only. MPA fee is $15.
Special information
0-2 Undergraduate credit
Effective August 1, 1998 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Student will be able to evaluate the validity of the information presented.
- Student will learn the scientific perspective and knowledge base of the topic of psychology
- Student will learn to apply this knowledge to both professional and hypothetical settings
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
- Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
- Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.
- Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.
Spring 2022
Section | Title | Instructor | ||
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21 | Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: What Clinicians Need to Know | Stasson, Mark F | Books | Course details |
22 | Building Bridges vs Dams: Addressing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace | Rydell, Susan T | Books | Course details |
23 | African American Adolescents: Building Resilience and Self-Efficacy | Frankard, Heidi Lin Malloy | Books | Course details |
24 | The Future of Mental Health and Lessons from the Joy Lab | Blaxton, Jessica | Books | Course details |
25 | Friday Forum: Psychological Care for People with Diabetes | Rydell, Susan T | Books | Course details |
Summer 2022
Section | Title | Instructor | ||
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21 | Mental Healthcare for an Aging Population and Lessons from the Pandemic | Blaxton, Jessica | Books | Course details |
22 | Fri Forum:Helping Families Formed by Adoption Navigate Post-Adoption Stress | Kleyman, Kerry S | Books | Course details |
23 | Friday Forum: Minnesota Nice and Race Relations | Spielmans, Glen I | Books | Course details |
24 | Friday Forum: The Addicted Brain | Blaxton, Jessica | Books | Course details |
25 | The Myth of Closure: Ambiguous Loss in a Time of Pandemic and Change | Stasson, Mark F | Books | Course details |
Fall 2022
Section | Title | Instructor | ||
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21 | Friday Forum: Disaster Preparedness and Response for Psychologists | Staff, Staff | Books | Course details |
22 | Friday Forum: MPA Presidents Conference on Child Psychology | Staff, Staff | Books | Course details |
23 | Friday Forum: Third Minnesota Multicultural Summit | Staff, Staff | Books | Course details |
24 | Friday Forum: Psychology of Radical Healing: From Theory to Practice | Staff, Staff | Books | Course details |
25 | Friday Forum:Licensing Board Complaints:Tips to Avoid,Strategies to Respond | Staff, Staff | Books | Course details |