PSY 297 ,397, 398 ,498 - Professional Seminar I,II,III,IV

Institution:

Ferrum College

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Description:

These one-hour courses are designed to give psychology majors an integrated professional experience beginning as soon as psychology is declared as their major, usually at the end of the freshman year or in the sophomore year. Professional Seminar I (required of freshmen or sophomores) introduces the students to the expectations of a major in psychology at Ferrum College. Students will begin to map their careers through starting a portfolio, learning about and taking part in the faculty's research interests, and participating in community service; Professional Seminar II (required of first semester juniors) introduces students to the many career opportunities in psychology; Professional Seminar III (required of second semester juniors) focuses on professional ethics and career planning; Professional Seminar IV (required of second semester seniors) focuses on the psychologist as scientist and serves as the major's capstone course. During the last seminar students will write a final paper and take a comprehensive exam in the area of psychology. One hour, one credit each.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ferrum.edu

Phone Number:

(540) 365-2121

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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