Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 SGPP Catalog and Handbook 
    
2017-2018 SGPP Catalog and Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PYD829 The Contemporary Practice of Professional Psychology (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): PYD842 
This course critically examines current trends, controversies, and opportunities in the professional practice of psychology, utilizing the scholarly literature and newsletters, journals, listservs, and other venues where timely developments in the profession are being proposed and discussed. Students articulate a plan for the further development of their identity as a professional psychologist.


Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

  1. Examine current trends and controversies in the practice of psychology.
  2. Identify opportunities in and potential obstacles to the specific areas of practice relevant to the student’s career goals.
  3. Participate as an informed professional in the activities of local, state, and national professional organizations.
  4. Anticipate and shape future developments in the profession.
  5. Develop an individualized plan for accomplishing the next stages of development as a professional psychologist.



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