2009-2010 Catalog - Graduate School - Bethel University

Course Descriptionsthe thesis project is designed to prepare learners to contribute to the research inthe field and to gain important research experience necessary for entrance intoa doctoral program. Learners interested in pursuing a Ph.D. should seriouslyconsider completing a master’s thesis. Learners must register for six thesis creditsin order to complete the thesis. Learners may enroll in PSYC791 in the semesterfollowing PSYC654. The latest time to enroll in PSYC791 is the semester aftercompleting program course work. Learners may enroll in PSYC791 and PSYC792in the same semester or in two consecutive semesters. Graded on an S/U basis.Prerequisite: PSYC654.PSYC792 • Thesis II(COPG)3 creditsA continuation of PSYC791. Graded on an S/U basis. Prerequisite: PSYC791.Sociocultural StudiesSOCS600 • Social Gerontology(ADAG)3 creditsStudy of the aging process. Focus is on how larger social and cultural contextsshape aging processes and how, in turn, these shape the societies and cultures inwhich they occur. Particular focus is on developing a holistic understanding ofadult development and aging.SOCS640 • Leadership in Diverse Cultures(ORLG)3 creditsGender, ethnic, and age differences in leadership and organizational relationships.Historical and comparative perspectives on leadership and community dynamics.Means of building understanding and cooperation across cultural boundaries.122