PSYC 2100 - Personality Theory

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Psychology

Course Coordinator: Michelle Slattery
Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
The personality theory course provides a survey of major perspectives of personality. This course will apply the scientific method as a tool in the discovery of personality description, development, and assessment. Please note outcomes are written to ODHE standards using ODHE language. Ohio Articulation Number 0SS018. UG OSS018

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take PSYC 1010

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking	VALUE RUBRIC Case Study Analysis Assignment – at the end of the term
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Compare and contrast each of the major perspectives of personality.	Regularly throughout the term through writing assignments (reflection and/or application writings), exams, and course activities and assignments. Case study analysis assignment at the end of the term.
2. Explain the relevance of past and current research within personality psychology to the evaluation of personality theories and their applications.	Research overview information assessed through course activities and exam questions at the beginning of the term. Research examples provided throughout the course as different personality theories are explored. Subsequent research aspects may be assessed through writing assignments, course assignments, and/or exams.
3. Apply basic principles of personality psychology to the understanding of everyday life.	Regularly throughout the term through writing assignments (reflection and/or application writings). Case study analysis assignment at the end of the term.
4. Explain the major approaches to the assessment of personality.	Personality assessment is introduced at the beginning of the term through course assignments and writing assignments. Subsequent course assignments and exam questions further examine personality assessment.
5. Assess and critically analyze theories, research methods and findings (outcomes), and applications developed by psychologists and made available through textbooks, newspapers, professional and lay periodicals, and the internet.	Regularly throughout the term through course activities and writing assignments. Case study analysis assignment at the end of the term.
6. Core Knowledge: Students will be able to explain the primary terminology, concepts, and findings of personality psychology.	Regularly throughout the term by writing assignments, course assignments, and/or exams. Case study analysis assignment at the end of the term.
7. Theory: Students will be able explain the primary theoretical approaches used in personality psychology.	Regularly throughout the term as new theories and theory application examples are explored. Assessed through writing assignments, course assignments, and/or exams. Case study analysis assignment at the end of the term.
8. Methodology: Students will be able to explain the primary quantitative and qualitative research methods used in personality psychology.	Research overview information assessed through exam questions at the beginning of the term. Throughout the course, research aspects are noted for theory examination. Subsequent research aspects may be assessed through writing assignments and/or exams.
9. Values: Students will be able to explain the primary ethical issues raised by the practice and findings of personality psychology.	Ethical components related to personality psychology research examples are explored at the beginning of the term and assessed through exams and/or course assignments. Subsequent course concepts and research examples further explore and apply ethics. Assessment of these ethical aspects is done through writing assignments, course activities, and/or exams.
10. Evidence: Students will be able to explain the range of relevant information sources in personality psychology.	Through research exploration at the beginning of the term and subsequent course content and examples throughout the course. Assessed through writing assignments, course assignments, and/or exams.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
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YEAR-1
2020
EDITION-1
1st
ISBN-1
· OER Link: https://pdx.pressbooks.pub/thebalanceofpersonality/
TITLE-2
Personality Theory
AUTHOR-2
Kelland, M.
YEAR-2
2017
EDITION-2
1st
ISBN-2
· OER Link: https://www.oercommons.org/authoring/22859-personality-theory