PSY 399 - Psychology in the Media

Institution:

College of Our Lady of the Elms

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Description:

The primary objective of this advanced seminar for junior and senior psychology majors (others may register with instructor approval) is to expand the students' ability to think critically about psychology as it is represented in the media. Every major media outlet has reporters assigned to the science beat. Their mission is to publish noteworthy results BEFORE the peer-reviewed articles actually reach the public. Psychology majors should have the ability, and take on the responsibility of serving as "information leaders" as theyhelp others interpret psychology as it is presented in the media.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.elms.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 594-2761

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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