Course title: PSY 223: Current Issues in Psychology

 

Course description: A three-unit course which deals with the development of a successful career in Psychology. The aim of the course is to expose students to the significant and prevalent topics of interest in the various fields of psychology. This includes discussions of the latest psychological researches (i.e., clinical, industrial/organizational, and educational settings) published in local and international journals as well as career choice and management in Psychology.

 

Course objectives: At the end of the semester, the students will be able to:

1.      Discuss issues and trends in psychology research,

2.      Critique popular or novel psychology studies and publications,

3.      Identify local and international careers in psychology,

4.      Analyze interdisciplinary trends in psychology, and

5.      Demonstrate competence in career development strategies.

 

Value aims:

 

Functional body of knowledge	Information literacy	Life-long learning ability	Problem solving skills	Effective communication proficiency	Capability for independent and team work	Christian values, ethical and social responsibility	National concern, global perspective
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Course outline (time allotment):

 

1. Introduction to Current Issues in Psychology (1 HOUR)
2. Research, Teaching, and Practice of Psychology (3 HOURS)

2.1.    Conducting and Publishing Researches

2.2.    Graduate School and Professional Schools

2.3.    Psychology Practitioner

3. Current Issues and Trends in Clinical Psychology (8 HOURS)

3.1.    Articles in Local and International Journals

3.2.    Education and Training in Clinical Psychology

3.3.    Career in Clinical Psychology

4. Current Issues and Trends in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (8 HOURS)

4.1.    Articles in Local and International Journals

4.2.    Education and Training in I/O Psychology

4.3.    Career in I/O Psychology

5. Current Issues and Trends in Educational Psychology (8 HOURS)

5.1.    Articles in Local and International Journals

5.2.    Education and Training in Educational Psychology

5.3.    Career in Educational Psychology

6. Interdisciplinary Trends in Psychology (10 HOURS)

6.1.    Psychology and Medicine

6.2.    Psychology and Law

6.3.    Psychology and Business

6.4.    Other disciplines

7. Career Planning and Management (10 HOURS)

7.1.    Writing Cover Letters

7.2.    Curriculum Vitae versus Resume

7.3.    Job Interviews

7.4.    Portfolio Preparation and Management

7.5.    Career Path and Management

 

Course requirements: Departmental Examinations (Preliminary and Final)

Graded Recitation and Short Quizzes

Projects and Reports (Group and Individual)

 

Grading system: Quizzes and Assignments (30%)

Projects and Reports (30%)

Departmental Examinations (40%)

 

Reading list / References:

 

Prinstein, M. J. & Patterson, M. D. (Eds.). (2003). The portable mentor: Expert guide to a successful career in psychology. New York, NY: Kluwer Academic / Plenum Publishers.

Oster, G. D. (2006). Life as a psychologist: Career choices and insights. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.

Brown, D. (2007). Career information, career counseling, and career development. (9^th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson / Allyn & Bacon.

Heller, R. (1999). Achieving excellence. London: Dorling Kindersley Limited.

Soundview Editorial Staff. (Ed.). (n.d.). Skills for success. Bristol: Soundview Executive Book Summaries.

http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Custom/MSN/CareerAdvice

http://www.oocities.org/ustpsych

 

 

 

 

 

Prepared by: Glody T. Reyes, MA, MBA

Department of Psychology

UST College of Science

Date: June 2008