The undergraduate psychology major: an examination of structure and sequence

Stoloff, M., McCarthy, M., Keller, L., Varfolomeeva, V., Lynch, J., Makara, K. , Simmons, S. and Smiley, W. (2010) The undergraduate psychology major: an examination of structure and sequence. Teaching of Psychology, 37(1), pp. 4-15. (doi: 10.1080/00986280903426274)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00986280903426274

Abstract

Early study of the curriculum focused on the ideal array of experiences that should comprise the psychology major. We developed a standardized coding scheme to identify common curricula and course titles across institutions and current implementation of the curriculum. We compared psychology major programs in 2005 to programs described a decade earlier to evaluate the progress that has been made toward implementing published curriculum design recommendations. These data will aid departments in curriculum development and serve as a benchmark for common curriculum practices at this point in the evolution of the undergraduate psychology major in North America.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Makara Fuller, Dr Kara
Authors: Stoloff, M., McCarthy, M., Keller, L., Varfolomeeva, V., Lynch, J., Makara, K., Simmons, S., and Smiley, W.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Pedagogy Policy and Practice
College of Social Sciences > School of Education > People, Place & Social Change
Journal Name:Teaching of Psychology
Publisher:SAGE Publications
ISSN:0098-6283
ISSN (Online):1532-8023

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