1. PS115: Psychology Program and Profession UNIT 4 Maritza Leon-Veiguela, MS

2. OBJECTIVES  Clarify the week’s assignments  View information on Autism Program at Kaplan University

3. Assignments  Review the Customized Degree Plan Excel spreadsheet appropriate for you (either Bachelor’s or Advanced Start).  There are instructions on this document to further assist you with this assignment. Possible Electives in Substance Abuse Credits PS370: Health Psychology6 PS375: Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment6 PS330: Personality Development6 PS380: Clinical Psychology6 Be sure to check that you have met prerequisite requirements Other Possible Psychology Electives Credits PS355: Developmental Psychology6 PS440: Abnormal Psychology6 Be sure to check that you have met prerequisite requirements Possible Electives in Applied Behavior AnalysisCredits PS340 Exceptional Needs Children6 PS360 Applied Behavioral Analysis l6 PS365 Applied Behavioral Analysis ll6 PS430 Program Design and Evaluation6

4. Web Resource http://generaleducation.kaplan.edu/

5. Discussion Forum Question  State the psychology area that you plan to specialize in. Describe your personal and professional reasons for choosing this specialty area.

6. Let’s Go on a Fieldtrip  I want you to watch a seminar by Autism expert Dr. Lisa Wright tonight  Click on the link below, it will lead you to the autism seminar. http://khe.adobeconnect.com/p2vjsxxhd2o/ http://khe.adobeconnect.com/p2vjsxxhd2o/  In this seminar, Dr. Wright discusses the early signs of autism, research on early intervention and how KU is leading the field with an Autism Certificate in the Department of Educational Studies.