PSYC 412 - Senior Seminar in Psychology

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An in-depth examination of psychological knowledge and/or practice in one of three types of seminars: 1) topical, in which students read about and discuss an area of psychological research, and then write about an aspect of it in a formal literature review; 2) practicum, in which students work in a community setting concerned with the well-being of others, and then write a literature review related to their work; or 3) research, in which students undertake a scientific study by reviewing previous research, collecting and analyzing data, and, then write a report of results. Students also practice formal and informal public speaking. Prerequisites: Senior standing and 24 hours in Psychology. Fall and Spring.