Welcome to Psychology Capstone PY490 at UAB with Dr. Bredemann!!!
Literature Review
Psychology Ethics
Post Graduation Preparation
Psychology Service Learning
As a professor in the Psychology deparment, I am extremely proud of the academic accomplishments that have brought you this far to become a senior and ready complete your undergraduate degree! Congratulations!!
1) Weekly informational seminars, handouts, and chapter overviews.
2) Exposure to UAB Writing Center tutors.
3) Exposure to graduate faculty from mutiple departments.
4) A class teachers aide for additional consultation.
Your role is to be proactive and have personal integrity in the work that you produce. If you invest yourself in this course, you will not only earn a grade that you can be proud of, and also prove to yourself that you have what it takes to accomplish your goals after undergraduate studies.
UAB Course Catalog
"Capstone emphasizes the synthesis of knowledge and research skills expected of the undergraduate Psychology major.
Students are guided in conducting research within a specific content area. Use of computers in statistical analysis of psychological research data. Also includes class readings and discussions on ethical issues. Observation or community service in selected social service agencies is an integral part of the course. Ethics and Civic Responsibility, Writing and Quantitative Literacy are significant components of this course (QEP). This is a designated service-learning course integrating academic learning, civic learning and meaningful service to the community." 2015
Class Materials
- An electronic device (BYOD) that is capable of searching the internet and reading PDF files online.
- 3 ring binder with dividers for journal articles and homework assignments.
- Textbook: Practical Ethics for Pyschologists (2012) Knapp and VanderCreek. APA publishing
- Textbook: "The Literature Review" 2nd ed. (2012) Machi and McEvoy. Corwin publishing.
Last Update Feb 11: Added "HigherED.com Resume advice"
Last Update Jan 27: Calendar correction, HH CH4 updated, Journal club grading rubric added.
Last Updated Jan 25: Several
Last Updated Jan 20: Added current calendar to calendar tab.
Last Updated Jan 20: Added Journal presentations tab to homepage.
Spring 2016. Classes will meet from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Assignment Late Policy
There will be a 5 pt deduction for each day any assignment is submitted late, and after 2 days past the due date, assignments will no longer be accepted. No assignments will be accepted through email.
Course Grade Calculation
20% LR Textbook Assignments
20% Final Literature Review
15% Journal article presentation
15% Ethics Online Discussion
15% Team journal presentation
5% Service Learning Report
5% Resume & Personal Statement