Intensive focus is given to a selected topic of contemporary interest in psychology. Topics change with the interests and speciality of the faculty and the content varies from semester to semester. The instructor will select a topic or area of interest for discussion based on current developments in psychology and her or his expertise.

CILO-1: Describe key concepts, principles in the selected topics in the area of contemporary psychological issues. CILO-2: Describe applications of the selected topics in the area of contemporary psychological issues. CILO-3: Interpret research findings in the selected topics in the area of contemporary psychological issues.