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PL488B COURSE DETAILS


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PL488B (Version: 2026 1) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
PL488B CAPSTONE SEM IN BEHAVIORAL SCI 2026 1 Behavioral Sciences and Leadership 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This capstone seminar engages cadets in advanced study of behavioral science topics through small group discussions and problem-based learning projects. Focusing on applied psychology, organizational psychology, leadership, and the intersection of military and society, the course addresses issues and challenges relevant to the Army and West Point. Cadets collaborate on real-world projects that require critical analysis and practical application of behavioral science principles, preparing them for leadership roles as Army officers. Course topics are dynamic and revised annually to reflect emerging issues and priorities within the military context.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Limited to Behavioral Sciences Majors in their Firstie year.

PL488B COURSE REQUISITES


None

PL488B (Version 2026-1) COURSE OFFERINGS


AYT #SECT/SIZE CPBLTY ENRLD WAIT SEATS CLOSED DETAILS
2026 - 2 4 18 72 53 0 19 N Hours

2027 - 2 4 18 72 49 0 23 N Hours

2028 - 2 4 18 72 52 0 20 N Hours

2029 - 1 1 18 18 0 0 18 N Hours

2029 - 2 4 18 72 0 0 72 N Hours


PL488B (Version: 2019 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
PL488B COLLOQUIUM-BSL-PSYCHOLOGY 2019 2 Behavioral Sciences and Leadership 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The colloquium focuses on advanced study of behavioral science topics and issues using small group discussions of important books and articles of both traditional and contemporary topics in psychology, sociology, organizational leadership, and engineering psychology. It is a reading and discussion course. Subcourse topics are not fixed and are subject to annual revision.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Two to four critical essays and oral presentations based on readings.

PL488B COURSE REQUISITES


None

PL488B (Version: 1984 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
PL488B COLLOQUIUM-BSL-PSYCHOLOGY 1984 1 Behavioral Sciences and Leadership 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The colloquium focuses on advanced study of behavioral science topics and issues using small group discussions of important books and articles of both traditional and contemporary topics in psychology, sociology, organizational leadership, and engineering psychology. It is a reading and discussion course. Subcourse topics are not fixed and are subject to annual revision.
LESSONS: 0 @ 0 min (0.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Two to four critical essays and oral presentations based on readings.

PL488B COURSE REQUISITES


None