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.
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.
Special information
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 2026
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Friday Forum: Psychology in a Divided Society: A Systems Approach | Ippolito, Jodi L | ||
| 22 | Rest as Radical: Reclaiming Wellness for the Helping Professional | Cook, Carmen R | ||
| 23 | The Seven Building Blocks of Trauma Resilience | Frankard, Heidi Lin Malloy |
Summer 2026
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Friday Forum Topics: Teen Boys in Therapy | Ippolito, Jodi L |
Fall 2026
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Behavior Activation 21st Century: Target Depression w/Positive AffectTreatm | Spielmans, Glen I | ||
| 22 | Boundaries and Ethics Update | Hoffman, August John | ||
| 23 | Black in the Ivy and Culturally Responsive Treatment Practices | Ippolito, Jodi L | ||
| 24 | Working with Ambivalence in High-Stakes Relationships | Staff, Staff |