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PSYC 360 Friday Forum Topics

Forums are on topics of current importance in the field of psychology and are offered in collaboration with the Minnesota Psychological Association. Students are asked to write papers summarizing the content and discussing the relevance of principles and practices presented to their own activities or within a specified hypothetical context. Specific topics are listed in the Class Schedule or announced in the Catalyst. Note: At least 12 credits in psychology, human services, or social work prior to registration.

Special information

Note: At least 12 credits in psychology, human services, or social work prior to registration. Grading is Pass/No Credit only. MPA fee is $15.
0-2 Undergraduate credit

Effective August 1, 1998 to present

Meets graduation requirements for

Learning outcomes

General

  • Student will be able to evaluate the validity of the information presented.
  • Student will learn the scientific perspective and knowledge base of the topic of psychology
  • Student will learn to apply this knowledge to both professional and hypothetical settings

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences

  • Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
  • Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
  • Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.
  • Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.

Summer 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Weight Bias and Behavioral Health: Enhancing Awareness and Optimizing Care Rydell, Susan T Books for PSYC-360-21 Summer 2024 Course details for PSYC-360-21 Summer 2024
22 Friday Forum: Your Safety Matters Rydell, Susan T Books for PSYC-360-22 Summer 2024 Course details for PSYC-360-22 Summer 2024
23 Subpoena Doesn't Have to be a Dirty Word: Clinical Documentation Intended a Mahoney, Caitlin O Books for PSYC-360-23 Summer 2024 Course details for PSYC-360-23 Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Contemplative Psychology and Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia Heinz, Melissa L Books for PSYC-360-21 Fall 2024 Course details for PSYC-360-21 Fall 2024
22 Friday Forum: Personality Informed Assessment and Treatment Spielmans, Glen I Books for PSYC-360-22 Fall 2024 Course details for PSYC-360-22 Fall 2024
23 Friday Forum: MPA Summit - Multicultural Competence in Everyday Practice Pournoor, Rebecca Carolyn Books for PSYC-360-23 Fall 2024 Course details for PSYC-360-23 Fall 2024
24 Friday Forum: Psychologists and Coaching: The Who, What, Where and Why? Stasson, Mark F Books for PSYC-360-24 Fall 2024 Course details for PSYC-360-24 Fall 2024
25 Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence in the Therapeutic Setting Frankard, Heidi Lin Malloy Books for PSYC-360-25 Fall 2024 Course details for PSYC-360-25 Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Friday Forum: Family of Origin Psychotherapy Heinz, Melissa L Books for PSYC-360-21 Spring 2025 Course details for PSYC-360-21 Spring 2025
22 From Stories to Strength: Narrative Therapy for AfricanAmerican Communities Blaxton, Jessica Books for PSYC-360-22 Spring 2025 Course details for PSYC-360-22 Spring 2025
23 Presurgical Psychological Evaluations: Identifying/Mitigating Risk Factors Spielmans, Glen I Books for PSYC-360-23 Spring 2025 Course details for PSYC-360-23 Spring 2025
24 Friday Forum: Applying CPT and PE for PTSD with Co-occurring Substance Use Cook, Carmen R Books for PSYC-360-24 Spring 2025 Course details for PSYC-360-24 Spring 2025
25 Friday Forum: ChatGPT, The Practice of Psychology, and Ethics Heinz, Melissa L Books for PSYC-360-25 Spring 2025 Course details for PSYC-360-25 Spring 2025