Critical Thinking in Psychology

Master of Science in Animal Psychology

PSY 509

Breyer State University

Professor: Juan Kenigstein, PH.D, M.ED., GC-C

Syllabus

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to Critical Thinking in Psychology, a Masters level course in the curriculum for the Degree, Masters in Animal Psychology. I'm pleased to offer you this course. This is an exciting course. This course can add new dimensions to a student’s total education. It places special emphasis on an individual’s experience of the world and him/herself. First hand knowledge, emotions, values, and human relationships are of primary concern. To become more fully human is the essence of a personal growth course. It is a person-centered endeavor.

TIME FRAME: You will have 10 weeks in which to complete the necessary reading, written assignments and exams. Please have your textbook prior to enrolling so that you can use your time most effectively. Day 1 will begin when I send you your first welcome email. Please keep careful track of your due date. When you are ready to access your exam please email me and I will arrange access. You must request the exams prior to your deadline. This course is worth 3 credit hours.

TEXTBOOKS: There is one (1) textbooks required for this course

Book 1: Psychology and Personal Growth, by Nelson Goud and Abe Arkoff, 8th Ed 09, ISBN 0205626750

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EXAM: There are no examinations for this course; grades are based on completion of assignments and activities. 

GRADING: The grading scale for this course is as follows:

90-100%    = A
80-89%      = B
70-79%      = C
Below 70% = Fail

GRADING COMPOSITION:

Research Report           20%
Section  I                      10%    
Section II                     10%
Section III                    10%
Section IV                    10%
Section V                     15%
Section VI                    15%                                                                                                                
Self Evaluation 10%

TOTAL                        100%

COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me. I am available as a teacher, coach, and mentor to assist you in meeting your goals for this course. Primarily, communication is through email. However, I am also available for conversation by telephone if you would like. Our classroom for this course has a "chat" room. I am also very willing to meet with you one-on-one in the chat room at your request. From time to time, depending on how many students are enrolled in this course at a particular time, we will have some scheduled group chats. You will receive more detailed information at the time such chat sessions are scheduled. Please keep my email address handy so that you can contact me whenever necessary. Upon registration, you will receive my email address. If at any time during this course you change your email address, please be sure to notify me right away.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course you will have a foundational understanding of these topics:

1). Development of increased awareness of one’s behavior, perception of self, and motivation.
2). Development of improved interpersonal skills.
3). Development of leadership skills.
4). Development of a basis for self-evaluation based on your personal work on each section.
5). Acquisition of knowledge and skills related to procedures and processes.

COURSE OUTLINE:

1). Identity
2). Human Communication
3). Growth Dynamics
4). Human relationships
5). Emotions and feelings
6). A quality life

INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this program, you may contact admassistant@breyerstate.com

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