PSY-104 Exploring Psychology

This course for psychology majors is an overview of support services for students on campus, the development of successful student practices and, careers in psychology and psychotherapy including the subfields in psychology as well as related degree requirements. This course will also provide instruction in APA style and format which students will need in order to be successful in all 200 level psychology courses.

Credits

1

Department

• Social Science

Course Rotation Schedule

• Fall: In Person, Online, Remote
• Spring: In Person, Online, Remote

For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

PSY 104: Exploring Psychology

Department

Social Science

Course Description

This course for psychology majors is an overview of support services for students on campus, the development of successful student practices and, careers in psychology and psychotherapy including the subfields in psychology as well as related degree requirements. This course will also provide instruction in APA style and format which students will need in order to be successful in all 200 level psychology courses.

Credit Hours

1

Contact Hours

Lecture	1
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

First Year Experience Course

Yes

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Reflect on your own learning and how to apply campus resources to aid the development of independent learning skills necessary for success in the field of psychology.
2. Compare career options in psychology and evaluate your own interests and abilities in relation to those occupational pursuits.

Topic Outline

1. 1. Campus resources: become familiar with and utilize, as appropriate, the services available through each of the following
2.     a. The Charles Meder Library
3.     b. The Help Desk and Computer Lab services
4.     c. Academic Support, including tutoring for psychology majors and possible opportunities to work as a psychology tutor
5.     d. Disability Services, including the availability of accommodations
6.     e. The Write Place services
7.     f. Honors Studies opportunities
8.     g. Counseling Services and Community Standards
9.     h. OneStop services
10.     i. Scholarship opportunities through the FLCC Foundation Office
11.     j. WebAdvisor, including but not limited to becoming familiar with the Academic Evaluation
12.     k. Academic Advising and Career and Transfer Services
13.     l. Veterans Support Services
14.     m. Student Life, including opportunities such as participation in Student Government, diversity programs, community service, and leadership training
15. 2. Exploration of different subfields and career paths in psychology, including the research focus and essential functions of each subfield; the required educational attainment (number of years of college and degree required); and career information such as where most psychologists within each subfield are employed, anticipated future position openings, and typical salary
16.     a. Academic degrees and their designations (e.g., Ph.D., Psy.D., M.A., M.S., and M.D.)
17.     b. Clinical/counseling psychology
18.     c. Experimental psychology
19.     d. Health psychology
20.     e. Developmental psychology
21.     f. Industrial/organizational psychology
22.     g. Neuropsychology
23.     h. Positive psychology
24.     i. School psychology
25.     j. Social psychology
26.     k. Sport psychology
27. 3. Introduction to APA style and format
28.     a. In-text citations
29.     b. Formatting a reference list