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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.

Special information

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.
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.

Summer 2023

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Friday Forum:Black Childrens' Mothers Walk the Walk of Racial Socialization Frankard, Heidi Lin Malloy Books for PSYC-360-21 Summer 2023 Course details for PSYC-360-21 Summer 2023
22 Friday Forum:Forgiveness in Psychotherapy and Application to Justice Issues Mahoney, Caitlin O Books for PSYC-360-22 Summer 2023 Course details for PSYC-360-22 Summer 2023
23 Friday Forum: When Suicide isn't Suicide Spielmans, Glen I Books for PSYC-360-23 Summer 2023 Course details for PSYC-360-23 Summer 2023

Fall 2023

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Forum: Navigating Challenging Conversations: Ethics and Risk Management Rydell, Susan T Books for PSYC-360-21 Fall 2023 Course details for PSYC-360-21 Fall 2023
22 Friday Forum: The Business of Psychology Practice Stasson, Mark F Books for PSYC-360-22 Fall 2023 Course details for PSYC-360-22 Fall 2023
23 Forum:Supporting Women:Post-Partum Mental Health/Early Childhood Parenting Frankard, Heidi Lin Malloy Books for PSYC-360-23 Fall 2023 Course details for PSYC-360-23 Fall 2023
24 Sleep/Circadian Rhythms: Modifying Disruptions/Risks/Strategies Resilience Heinz, Melissa L Books for PSYC-360-24 Fall 2023 Course details for PSYC-360-24 Fall 2023
25 Forum: Psychologists in Clinical Practice Interacting with Legal Systems Blaxton, Jessica Books for PSYC-360-25 Fall 2023 Course details for PSYC-360-25 Fall 2023

Spring 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books for PSYC-360-21 Spring 2024 Course details for PSYC-360-21 Spring 2024
22 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books for PSYC-360-22 Spring 2024 Course details for PSYC-360-22 Spring 2024
23 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books for PSYC-360-23 Spring 2024 Course details for PSYC-360-23 Spring 2024
24 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books for PSYC-360-24 Spring 2024 Course details for PSYC-360-24 Spring 2024