Psychology Capstone

This course is a part of:

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

The focus of this course is for students to conduct a literature review of both primary and secondary sources, and then synthesize this information into the writing of an in-depth paper featuring research questions or a hypothesis, research methodology, and conclusion.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Analyze historical and contemporary trends occurring across multiple domains of theory, research, and practice within the field of psychology.

• Examine core concepts of psychology as related to normal and abnormal individual, social, cultural, and organizational functioning.

• Construct a discipline-relevant research proposal.

• Evaluate scholarly resources pertinent to the discipline.

• Write competently in accordance with the standards of the American Psychological Association Investigate professional opportunities, responsibilities, and challenges experienced by practitioners within the discipline.

• Apply the Ethical Principles of the American Psychological Association.