To develop the ability to formulate and express an opinion and support it with facts. To develop communication skills-listening, speaking, reading, and writing. To work cooperatively with others in exploring ideas and solving problems. Attendance and participation in class are required. Missed classes and labs affect your progress and will affect your grades adversely.
Attendance is kept.
Classes consist of lectures, skills practices, videos, group discussions, activities, and lab and library assignments. Papers in both classes will have psychology content and be graded by both instructors for organization, content, and clarity of expression. There are five quizzes, each consisting of 25 multiple-choice and 5 essays questions. Students will keep a learning log. Once a week students will reflect on and write about what they have learned.