Marymount University

Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17

PSY 405 General Psychology Laboratory Instructor Practicum

This course will prepare students to supervise PSY 105 General Psychology Laboratory courses. After preparing students to supervise sections of the laboratories, the course will focus on addressing concerns that arise while teaching, especially while supervising the laboratory sections. Students will discuss teaching-related issues, such as consistent evaluation of student products via rubrics, using an active teaching style, and using a Socratic-type method to answer questions. The course also will help students prepare for a future career in psychology by assisting them in the completion of items necessary for admission to a graduate program. This course spans the fall and spring semester. Students must register for 3 credits in both the fall and the spring. This course is a substitute for PSY 400. Prerequisites/corequisites: Psychology major, selection by a faculty committee, concurrent supervision of the laboratories associated with PSY 105. Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements Designation: EXP. (6)

Catalog Contents

Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17

General Information

Admission

Financial Information

Academic Support Services

Academic Information and Policies

University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core

Academic Opportunities

Undergraduate Programs

Course Descriptions

University Leadership

Notices to Students

Index