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Capstone Course In Psychology –
psy490
(3 credits)
This is the capstone course for undergraduate psychology students. The course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and apply learning from their psychology program of study in a comprehensive manner. Students will also assess the impact of their educational experiences on their ethical perspectives and critical thinking skills. Students will reflect on and evaluate their personal and professional growth, the benefits of lifelong learning, and the impact of these elements on their future.
This undergraduate-level course is 5
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Practical Psychology
Analyze how psychology crosses all disciplines.
Evaluate how psychology can be integrated into your career and educational decisions.
Specify how psychology as a knowledge base will be integrated into your personal life.
Integrate the purpose of a holistic approach to prior learning.
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Psychology and the Future
Analyze how psychology can be applied to improve the human condition.
Apply psychological principles and values to the development of personal and professional social responsibility.
Examine the future of psychology in contemporary society.
Identify core concepts in psychology.
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Vocations, Choices, Decisions, and Rationale
Recognize how personal choices reflect APA ethical principles related to the Code of Conduct.
Analyze advantages of psychology as a degree choice.
Assess psychological knowledge and principles to personal growth, health, and development.
Apply psychological principles to personal, spiritual, social, and organizational issues.
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Scientific Approaches to Problem Solving
Assess the use of probabilistic reasoning to explain causes of behavior.
Analyze how personal theoretical knowledge influences worldview.
Apply critical and creative thinking to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
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The Science of Psychology
Assess how psychology contributes to the areas of work, education, health, and leisure.
Explain how psychology is applied to other disciplines and venues in contemporary society.
Demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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