PSY 4900 - Psychological Approaches to Contemporary Problems

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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

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Description:

3 hours; 3 credits This course introduces students to some of the issues addressed by psychologists in a variety of settings. Students will learn to think like psychologists, using their knowledge of research methods and their familiarity with scientific literature to analyze and solve contemporary problems. The topics covered in this course vary from semester to semester and are drawn from industrial/organizational, clinical/counseling, health, developmental/educational and cognitive, behavioral, social/personality, and forensic psychology. (Open only to juniors and seniors or by departmental permission.) Prerequisites: PSY 1001 or 1001H, plus two 3000- or 4000- level courses in psychology, to be selected in consultation with department advisor. This course fulfills the Tier III requirement for students who minor in psychology and is recommended for psychology majors.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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