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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 2023

Section Title Instructor
21 Forum: LGBTQ+ Family Building: Unique Considerations and Affirmative Care Blaxton, Jessica Books Course details
22 Friday Forum: School/Mass Shootings Stasson, Mark F Books Course details
24 Friday Forum: Black Women Healing after Sexual Assault Rydell, Susan T Books Course details
25 Working with Divorcing/Separating Families: What Psychologists Need to Kno Cook, Carmen R Books Course details

Summer 2023

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

Fall 2023

Section Title Instructor
21 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books Course details
22 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books Course details
23 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books Course details
24 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books Course details
25 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books Course details