PSYCH 511
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Instructor's consent or admission to PhD program
Title
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.
Title
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.
