PSYCH 511

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Philosophy of Science for the Social Sciences

Psychology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Issues in philosophy of science as they apply to social sciences, including methods, epistemology, and construction of knowledge.

When Taught

Winter

Credit Hours

Min

Fixed

Lecture Hours

Fixed

Lab Hours

Fixed

Other Prerequisites

Instructor's consent or admission to PhD program

Learning Outcomes

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2. Critically evaluate issues, trends, schools of thought

Learning Outcome

Students will critically evaluate via comparison and contrast these issues, trends, and schools of thought.Measurement: Analytic essays.

Title

1. Identify major issues, trends, and schools of thought

Learning Outcome

Students will identify major issues, trends, and schools of thought in contemporary philosophy of social science.Measurement: Analytic essays.

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3. Articulate their own position on major issues

Learning Outcome

Students will articulate their own position on major issues in contemporary philosophy of social science, with particular attention toward the theory and practice of psychology.Measurement: Term paper assignment.