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Course Description
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Course Name
Conceptual, Philosophical & Professional Issues in Psychology
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Philosophy, Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
PS101, PS102, PS104, PS105, PS201, PS202, PS203, PS204, PS205, PS206.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Module Content: The distinction between science and pseudo-science. Fundamental assumptions in psychology. Philosophy of science for psychology: Paradigms and approaches to psychological enquiry. Philosophy of mind. Ethics: Philosophical, psychological and professional issues.
Module Objective: To examine fundamental assumptions in psychological research and psychological science. To explore conceptual issues common to psychology, science and philosophy. To examine ethical issues in research and professional psychology.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
-Distinguish between science and pseudo-science in the context of psychology;
-Discuss philosophical influences on contemporary psychology;
-Describe key ethical concepts in psychological research and practice;
-Construct an appraisal, informed by the relevant literature, of a current topic involving a conceptual, philosophical or professional issue in psychology.Teaching & Learning methods:
Lectures, planned learning activities and independent student activities.Assessment:
Continuous Assessment: 25%
University scheduled written examination: 75%Continuous Assessment detail(s): Essay
Pre-requisites:
PS101, PS102, PS104, PS105, PS201, PS202, PS203, PS204, PS205, PS206.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
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