Office: Room # 528

Office Phone: 219-473-7770, ext 261

E-mail: jkovach@ccsj.edu

Home Phone: 708-862-7777

Office Hours: Monday 4:00 to 7:00

Wednesday 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.

12:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Other times by appointment

Course Time: Arranged

Course Description:

This capstone course is designed to assist students in the integration and critical examination of the various concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry presented both in general education and the major. Learning outcomes for both the general education program and the major are reviewed. Course assignments assist students in assessing the degree for which learning outcomes have been mastered. Senior standing is required.

Prerequisites: SENIOR standing is required

Textbooks: Psychology and Life by PG Zimbardo and RJ Gerrig, 15^th ed. (with CD disk)

Student workbook

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as written in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition. A copy is available from the Calumet College of St. Joseph bookstore. This text outlines how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a

course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see

Refund Schedule).

Class Policy on Attendance: Students are expected to attend the various announced meetings and practice tests.

Class Policy For Assignments: No other exams dates are possible as this exam attempts to simulate GRE and Graduate school standards.

Course Objectives:

Students in this course will:

· Review the field of psychology

· Study in depth those areas he/she has not yet been exposed

· Be able to determine his/her weaknesses and strengths in the area of psychology

· Feel confident taking the advanced GRE exam in psychpology

Assessment:

Exams (Final) Saturday, December 16, 8:30 a.m. 100% of grade

Grading Scale:

A: B+: B:

C+: C: D+: D: F: