Simpson University

ASPIRE Degree Completion Program

Psychology – Fall 2007

 

Term Seminar 4 Project Syllabus                                                                                    PSYC 4491-4494   2 credits

Diana Hamar M.A.                                                                                                            (530) 355-9707

dhamar@simpsonuniversity.edu                                                                     http://hamarscompendium.com

 

Course Description - This term seminar project provides an opportunity for the student to integrate the concepts of the Social Psychology, Learning & Motivation and Theories of Personality, taught in the courses of this semester. The student will combine their new understanding of these concepts into an application to the field of psychology.

 

Semester Theme – Psychology in Action

 

Course Textbooks - as assigned for, Social Psychology, Learning & Motivation and Theories of Personality.

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES WITH APPLICABLE PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

And How Learning Will Be Assessed

 

APPLICABLE PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of the course requirements the student will be able to:

ASSESSMENT

Social Psychology – The student will discover how people think, feel and behave in social situations by exploring social perceptions, social cognition and social influence. 

Apply knowledge and understanding to practical social settings. Answer questions about social behavior and thought. 

2 Page Reflection paper: Application to summary project

Learning & Motivation – Examine research and theories of the basic conditioning and learning processes.

Demonstrate understanding of basic issues of learning and motivation. Apply knowledge and understanding to practical Learning settings. Learn to motivate others to want to learn.

2 Page Reflection paper: Application to summary project

 

Theories of Personality – Develop & demonstrate knowledge of personality theories

Demonstrate an understanding of basic human nature as it applies to the field of personality.

2 Page Reflection paper: Application to summary project

Integration of courses: Focus on how an understanding of Social Psychology, Learning & Motivation and Theories of Personality affect human interaction

Articulate integration of the research with other courses taken in this semester.  Explore how concepts of Social Psychology, Learning & Motivation and Theories of Personality relate to everyday life. 

Final Term Project Paper

Behavioral Sciences Understanding:

Understanding and discernment in applying Social psychology, Learning & motivation in the influence pf our developing personalities.

 

Begin to appreciate the range of theories offered in the behavioral science field and how they apply in the mental health field today. Understand how people influence one another and impact our personality development.

Final Term Project Paper

 

Course requirements

 

Assignment

Expectations

Due date

Readings & Paper

100 points each

At the end of each course a reflection paper is due. This paper should reflect how that particular course and the reading assignments correlate with their Term Seminar Project. This paper should also reflect the theoretical and pragmatic views espoused there in, and their effect, if any, on the student’s view of psychology.

Oct 13

November 10th

Dec 15th

 

 

 

 

Assignment
Expectations

Due Date

Term Project Paper

200 points

Provide a summary paper after the last course of the semester, discussing the integration of the topics covered and the achievement of the stated learning outcomes. Include how what has been learned during the semester’s course work fits into the students previous thinking on the subjects and also with those assigned in the book. The paper must be in APA format and will include evidence of additional research on the topics. You will be required to do a 15 minute presentation on your project

Dec 15th

 

Grade Development  - All work must be submitted to the satisfaction of the instructor in order to pass the course

 

Assignment                 Points              Criteria

 

2 page papers                       Up to 10                 On time

“                                              Up to 10                 Assignment complete

“                                              Up to 10                 Relevance

“                                              Up to 25                 Shows significant thought and interaction with the material

“                                              Up to 25                 Critical Thinking Demonstrated

“                                              Up to 10                 Material Presented Concisely, In an Interesting & Informative manner

“                                              Up to 10                 Shows success towards achieving Learning Outcomes

                                                100 (Total Points for each paper – 300 points possible)

 

Assignment                 Points              Criteria

 

Final Project                          Up to 10                 On time

“                                              Up to 10                 Assignment complete

“                                              Up to 10                 Relevance

“                                              Up to 10                 Shows significant thought and interaction with the material

“                                              Up to 10                 Critical Thinking Demonstrated

“                                              Up to 10                 Material Presented Concisely, In an Interesting & Informative manner

“                                              Up to 10                 Shows Progress towards Learning Outcomes

“                                              Up to 10                 Shows success towards achieving Learning Outcomes

“                                              Up to 80                 APA Style used appropriately in paper

                                                Up to 40                 Presentation

                                                200 (Total Points )

 

A - 500 to 450   B - 449 to 400   C - 499 to 350   D - 349 to 300   F - 299 or below

 

Course Policies & Practices: (For additional policies relating to the program and college, please see the ASPIRE Guidebook and the Simpson University catalog)

 

ASSIGNMENTS MAY BE E-MAILED OR “SNAIL” MAILED, BUT MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE INSTRUCTOR ON OR BEFORE THE DUE DATE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT.

 

The instructor may be e-mailed at any time with questions/comments/concerns – email will be answered in the evening of the day sent M-F. dhamar@simpsonuniversity.edu

 

If you need to contact me during the day please call the Aspire office (530)226-4142 and leave a message. Calls may be returned during my lunch hours or after 5 pm.