PSYCH 540
Personality Theory
Psychology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Contemporary theories of personality developed within the framework of major psychological systems.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or equivalent; or instructor's consent
Note
Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Title
1. Identify and distinguish the major personality theories
Learning Outcome
Students will identify and distinguish the major personality theories of psychology and their specific features and content.
Measurement: Multiple choice/critical analytic essays.
Title
2. Identify, compare, contrast, and evaluate assumptions
Learning Outcome
Students will identify, compare and contrast, and critically evaluate the philosophical and theoretical assumptions that underlie these personality theories.
Measurement: Multiple choice/critical analytic essays.
Title
3. Conceptual tools of theory construction and evaluation
Learning Outcome
Students will develop and demonstrate understanding of the conceptual tools of theory construction, analysis and evaluation.
Measurement: Critical analytic essays.
Title
4. Articulate their own position on major issues
Learning Outcome
Students will articulate their own position on some of the major issues of personality theory, theory construction, and application of theory.
Measurement: Essay assignment.
