So You Want to be a Psychologist

This program will explore careers in psychology and the academic preparations necessary for these career choices. It will introduce students to various theories and practices of psychologists to enhance their understanding of counseling, social services, and the science of psychology. Among our studies will be ethical quandaries in psychology, and the ethics of human and animal experimentation, as well as the history and systems of psychology. We will cover the typical activities of psychologists who work in academia, schools, counseling and clinical settings, social work agencies and applied research settings.

Students will read original source literature from the major divisions of the field, covering both classic and contemporary journal articles and books by well-known psychologists.
Library research skills, in particular the use of PsycINFO and Science and Social Science Citation Indexes, will be emphasized. Students will gain expertise in the technical writing style of the American Psychological Association (APA). The class format will include lectures, guest speakers, workshops, discussions, and films.