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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.

Spring 2026

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Friday Forum: Psychology in a Divided Society: A Systems Approach Ippolito, Jodi L Books for PSYC-360-21 Spring 2026 Course details for PSYC-360-21 Spring 2026
22 Rest as Radical: Reclaiming Wellness for the Helping Professional Cook, Carmen R Books for PSYC-360-22 Spring 2026 Course details for PSYC-360-22 Spring 2026
23 The Seven Building Blocks of Trauma Resilience Frankard, Heidi Lin Malloy Books for PSYC-360-23 Spring 2026 Course details for PSYC-360-23 Spring 2026

Summer 2026

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Friday Forum Topics: Teen Boys in Therapy Ippolito, Jodi L Books for PSYC-360-21 Summer 2026 Course details for PSYC-360-21 Summer 2026

Fall 2026

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books for PSYC-360-21 Fall 2026 Course details for PSYC-360-21 Fall 2026
22 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books for PSYC-360-22 Fall 2026 Course details for PSYC-360-22 Fall 2026
23 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books for PSYC-360-23 Fall 2026 Course details for PSYC-360-23 Fall 2026
24 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books for PSYC-360-24 Fall 2026 Course details for PSYC-360-24 Fall 2026