Campus Events, Professional Development, & Continuing Education

Regularly Scheduled Events

Follow these links to see the current schedules for our various regular events:

Stauffer Symposium on Applied Psychology

The 2009 Stauffer Symposium on Applied Psychology will be held on January 24, 2009. This year's conference will focus on Applying the Science of Positive Psychology to Improve Society, and will include many of the leading names in the field of Positive Psychology.

Continuing Education Opportunities for Professionals

Distance-Learning Certificate Program:
Beyond our M.A. and Ph.D. programs, you can profit from SBOS' resources by enrolling in our distance-learning certificate program of Advanced Study in Evaluation.
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Professional Development Workshops:
Our annual professional development workshops allow professionals, students, and academics to hone their skills in a variety of topics in applied research. Presenters for this series include expert practitioners and academics from across North America.
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Online Courses in Evaluation:
We frequently hold "virtual classroom" courses which attract professionals from across the globe to learn about topics in evaluation science. Courses in March, April, and May 2009 sold out within days--watch this space for upcoming offerings in Fall 2009.  Just Added: August 21-26, we will be offering one webcast per day from our on-site Professional Development Workshop Series. Follow the link to read more.
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Certificate in Human Resouces Management:
We regularly host courses for professionals to obtain a certificate from the Society for Human Resources Management. Follow the link to learn more.
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Major Symposia

 

Applying the Science of Positive Psychology to Improve Society
January 24, 2009

Professional Development Workshops in
Evaluation and Applied Research Methods

August 22-27, 2008

Extremism and the Psychology of Uncertainty
April 6, 2008

The Psychology of Stress at Work
January 25-26, 2008

 

What Works?
January 12, 2008

Science and the Quality of Life
May 11, 2007

Stauffer Symposium on
"What Constitutes Credible Evidence
in Evaluation and Applied Research Methods?"

August 19, 2006

The Evaluation Debate
"Determining Causality in Program Evaluation & Applied Research:
Should Experimental Evidence Be the Gold Standard?"
July 15, 2004

Stauffer Symposium on
"The Rise of Applied Psychology"

January 24, 2004

Claremont Symposium on Applied Social Psychology
Archive

CGU Events in Print

Read in-depth analyses of today's issues and how applied psychology can address them.  Recent volumes based on our Claremont Symposium Series include:

Reducing Prejudice and Discrimination
by Stuart Oskamp

Processes of Community Change and Social Action
by Allen Omoto


Mass Media and Drug Prevention: Classic and Contemporary Theories and Research
by William D. Crano and Michael Burgoon


Applications of Nonverbal Communication
by Ronald  E. Riggio and Robert S. Feldman


Evaluating Social Programs and Problems: Visions for the New Millennium
by Stewart I. Donaldson and Michael Scriven
(click here for preview)

 
We have a limited supply at the discount price of $20.
Contact CGU to reserve your copy today!
909-621-8084 or psych@cgu.edu.

Applied Psychology: New Frontiers and Rewarding Careers
by Stewart I. Donaldson, Dale E. Berger, and Kathy Pezdek
(click here for preview)


Expert Psychological Testimony
for the Courts
by Mark Costanzo, Daniel Krauss,
& Kathy Pezdek
(click here for preview)

Stigma and Group Inequality: Social Psychological Perspectives
by Shana Levin

Most of these books are available at www.erlbaum.com, or contact Paul.Thomas@cgu.edu to receive a paperback version at a substantial discount rate while supplies last.

Other News

Spring/Summer 2009 Newsletter

Fall/Winter 2008 Newsletter

Special Spring 2008 Newsletter Supplement: What Can You Do With an MA in Psychology?

Last updated 5/06/09