APSY400 Contemporary Issues in Applied Psychology (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): APSY320 
This course provides an overview of contemporary issues in the field of applied psychology. Students select a topic from the broad issue chosen for this course.  Emphasis is placed on evaluating research on the issue and developing creative psychological strategies for real world solutions.  Topics that could be chosen for the course include, but are not limited to pandemic stressors, disparities in dealing with mental health, racism, aging, creating culture change, immigrant needs.

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

1. Explain contemporary issues in the field of applied psychology.
2. Examine information and research on a broad critical issue in the current world.
3. Evaluate an individually chosen sub-topic on the issue through relevant peer-reviewed research.
4. Assess psychological strategies through a multicultural lens. 
5. Apply research findings in an evidence-based approach to solution development.
6. Create a plan for solution development using APA ethical principles.