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Summer and Fall 2025 Registration window opens March 17.

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.

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

Summer 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books for PSYC-360-21 Summer 2025 Course details for PSYC-360-21 Summer 2025
22 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books for PSYC-360-22 Summer 2025 Course details for PSYC-360-22 Summer 2025

Fall 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books for PSYC-360-21 Fall 2025 Course details for PSYC-360-21 Fall 2025
22 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books for PSYC-360-22 Fall 2025 Course details for PSYC-360-22 Fall 2025
23 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books for PSYC-360-23 Fall 2025 Course details for PSYC-360-23 Fall 2025
24 Friday Forum Topics Staff, Staff Books for PSYC-360-24 Fall 2025 Course details for PSYC-360-24 Fall 2025