Description
Preparation for senior psychology Capstone experience. This is the second course in the series of three courses that prepare students for their personalized Capstone experience. Students demonstrate proficiency in key skills, including mandated reporting, basic suicide assessment and intervention, and psychological theory application as they take necessary steps to finalize their personalized Capstone experience (practicum or psychoeducation project).
Prerequisites
PSYC 085 in the immediately preceding session, PSYC 300, PSYC 340, PSYC 475, and senior standing; or assistant dean permission. Recommended: Prior completion of PSYC 315, PSYC 320, PSYC 350, PSYC 365, PSYC 405, PSYC 410, and PSYC 430. Note: This course must be completed in conjunction with PSYC 490; failure to successfully complete PSYC 485 or PSYC 490 in the immediately following session will require repeating PSYC 085 and PSYC 485. To continue to PSYC 490, students must submit certificates for identified trainings, have their proposal approved by the instructor, submit a standard affiliation agreement if required by the instructor, submit informed consents if required by the instructor, and successfully pass the course.

