Course Overview
Welcome to your Capella University online course, PSY-FP5201 – Integrative Project for Master’s Degree in
Psychology.
Dean Introduction
View the PSY-FP5201 Dean Introduction from the Dean of the Harold Abel School of Psychology, Dr. Elizabeth Riley.
Integrative Project
This course has been developed to provide you with the opportunity to “bring it all together” in the form of an
integrative project, which is ultimately a research proposal. The project is built on the predication that psychology is an
evidence-based science that applies psychological principles. The elements of this Integrative Project (Research
Proposal): Chapters 1–5 are developed to provide you the opportunity to “integrate” these critical factors into a
research proposal that uses the competencies related to your specialization in psychology.
Research is iterative, meaning you get closer to the goal with each version. Since the elements of the project overlap
and build upon one another, a revision in one area of the proposal may precipitate the need to revise other sections.
With each attempt, address and incorporate all feedback and use critical thinking and sound judgement to develop and
refine your proposal. You are required to use the entire template each time you submit your assessment, but only the
sections identified in the assessment instructions will be graded for that submission. Anticipate multiple revisions of each
chapter.
Note: Developing a research proposal requires specific steps that need to be executed in a sequence. The assessments
in this course must be completed in order. You must wait until the previous version is graded to submit again. It is
essential to track the updates to the document and to ask the instructor about preference on that option.
You will be provided a rubric that identifies not only the areas that should be addressed, but also the different levels of
cognitive processes that could be applied. In the Capella model of Bloom’s Taxonomy, you should meet at least the
middle level of cognitive application. This is what is expected and required of a practitioner-scholar.
This entire course is designed to take you through the process of completing your Integrative Project (Research
Proposal): Chapters 1–5.
For your project, your task is to develop a research proposal that identifies a gap in the current body of research and
proposes original research that builds upon the existing theoretical foundation in your area of specialization. This is
accomplished by thoroughly reviewing what is already known in the literature, identifying what needs further exploration
(often located in the “future directions” section in the literature), and developing a proposal that expounds on your plan
to fill that gap. An analysis of previous studies and methods should be used as the foundation of your work. A deep
understanding of the literature will allow you to propose new research that will build upon what is already known and
contribute to the existing body of knowledge.
Project Components
Your Integrative Project (Research Proposal): Chapters 1–5 will consist of six sections:
1. CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION.
2. CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW.
3. CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY.
4. CHAPTER 4. EXPECTED RESULTS.
5. CHAPTER 5. CONCLUSION.
6. References (and appendices if needed).
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When compiled, the chapters and sections will provide a comprehensive research proposal appropriate for your
specialization.
Each submission should follow a similar format:
Introduce the content of the section.
Present a thorough, evidence-based discussion of the topics in that section.
Provide a conclusion of the discussion and a transition to the next topic.
The completed research proposal should be approximately 25–30 pages in length and must be presented in APA
format.
As you begin to think through the focus of your Integrative Project (Research Proposal): Chapters 1–5, keep in mind that
this course is designed to be a process that you, as a professional, will use to ensure that your work is evidence based,
addresses a specific topic in the field of psychology, provides a methodology for answering the research question, and
indicates an understanding that your profession is one of lifelong learning and professional development.
Course Competencies
To successfully complete this course, you will be expected to:
1. Determine the scientific merit of the professional literature.
2. Apply theoretical and research findings from the discipline of psychology to professional and academic activities.
3. Apply ethical principles and standards of psychology to academic and professional activities.
4. Embrace, respect, and respond to individual differences and diversity in the practice of psychology.
5. Communicate psychological concepts effectively using the professional standards of the discipline.
6. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the
psychological profession.
Scoring Guides
The following scoring guides will be used to evaluate your performance on the assessments in this course.
Assessment 1: Draft of CHAPTER 1 Scoring Guide.
Assessment 2: Draft CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW Scoring Guide.
Assessment 3: Draft CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY and CHAPTER 4. EXPECTED RESULTS Scoring Guide.
Assessment 4: Finalize CHAPTER 1; Include Draft of ABSTRACT Scoring Guide.
Assessment 5: Integrative Project Chapters 1–5 Scoring Guide.
Learner Expectations
FlexPath courses are competency-based courses designed to allow you the flexibility to work at your own pace. Your
progress in a FlexPath course depends solely on your ability to successfully demonstrate the course competencies. You
will demonstrate these course competencies through multiple assessments that simulate the type of work you would be
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expected to do on the job. As a self-directed FlexPath learner, you will develop your own plan for completing the
assessments.
To successfully complete each course, you must complete all assessments and demonstrate all course competencies at
the level of:
Basic or above for undergraduate-level courses.
Proficient or above for master’s-level courses.
After each assessment is evaluated, your Competency Map shows your updated, cumulative progress toward
demonstrating each course competency. You can access your Competency Map via the course home page or from your
academic plan on Campus.
Academic Community
To be a successful FlexPath learner, you must be skilled at the goal setting, time management, and self-direction needed
to work independently. You will set your own pace, but you will also need to adhere to the deadlines you set. This can
be difficult to manage alone.
As a learner at Capella University, you are a member of a scholarly community. Learning is a partnership; you are
ultimately responsible for your own success, but you are not alone. As you work through the course assessments, take
the time to build a network of people within the Capella community who can help you stay on track and achieve your
goals
Course Target Dates
In every FlexPath course, you will begin by setting your assessment target dates. This will create your personal schedule
for successfully completing all course assessments. You must submit your target dates within 12 days from the course
start date which is shown on your Campus dashboard.
If you receive financial aid, submission of your target dates will release your financial aid funds.
After you submit your target dates, a timeline displays on the course home page and shows your target date for each
assessment. This timeline pulls your target dates and reflects your progress as you complete each assessment.
You are expected to update and maintain your target dates until you complete the course and to use it to stay on track
and on task. You can revise your target dates as unexpected changes to your schedule occur, or you can add time to
incorporate feedback on your work.
Course Engagement
You are expected to engage in your course weekly.
Academic Team
FlexPath Coaches
As a FlexPath learner, you have a FlexPath coach assigned to help you achieve your goals and complete your degree.
Contact your coach if you have questions about your program or need help selecting courses to meet your degree
requirements. Your coach can also help you understand Capella policies and procedures, and navigate through potential
roadblocks.
To contact your coach, use the Academic Team feature on your course home page or the Contact Your Coach link in the
left menu of the courseroom
FlexPath Tutors
Each FlexPath course has a tutor available to provide academic, one-on-one support. Tutors can answer questions about
course content, clarify assessment requirements, and help you decide how to rework an assessment for resubmission.
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To set up an appointment with your tutor: use the Academic Team feature on your course home page. Or, if you just
need a question answered, use the Ask Your Tutor tool in the left menu of the courseroom.
FlexPath Faculty
Your faculty is there to review, evaluate, and provide robust feedback about your demonstration of the course
competencies in your assessments.
To connect and follow-up on an assessment, use the Faculty Feedback Follow-up link in the left menu of the courseroom
Policies and Expectations
Learners at Capella University are expected to follow all university policies and procedures. These policies can be found
and reviewed on Campus or Visitor Center. The following links include the full list of university policies, and a few key
policies and resources that learners should review.
Campus – University Policies.
The full list of university policies and procedures at Capella is available on Campus and Visitor Center.
University Policy 3.01.01: Academic Integrity and Honesty.
The Academic Integrity and Honesty policy explains the concept of academic integrity and the consequences of
plagiarism at Capella.
University Policy 4.02.04: Discrimination, Harassment, and Assault.
The Discrimination, Harassment, and Assault policy states that Capella prohibits discrimination, harassment, and assault
of any member of the university community and any retaliatory behavior related to reports of such conduct.
University Policy 4.02.02: Learner Code of Conduct.
The Learner Code of Conduct policy outlines expected conduct and prohibited conduct at Capella. It also gives the
resolution process when prohibited conduct occurs.
SafeAssign Source Matching Tool.
This tool helps learners, staff, and faculty members identify content matches in academic work.
Campus – Online Etiquette.
The online etiquette page on Campus serves as a resource for effective and courteous communication online.
Writing at Capella
Throughout your program, you will develop five core writing skills aligned to the Capella Writing Standards. In addition
to the scoring guides that your faculty will use to assess your writing assignments, your faculty may also use the Writing
Feedback Tool. The Writing Feedback Tool presents feedback related to Capella’s five core writing skills:
Address assignment Purpose
Develop strong Organization
Integrate appropriate Evidence
Use scholarly Tone
Develop grammatically sound Sentence Structure
Through use of the Writing Feedback Tool, your faculty will provide you with guidance and resources to target writing
skill development. You are encouraged to study the Capella Writing Standards and to incorporate additional Writing
Center resources and live support into your writing process.
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Disability Services Statement
Capella University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified learners with disabilities in all
university programs and activities. Capella recognizes its obligations to accommodate the needs of learners with
disabilities, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, and similar laws. Learners requiring academic accommodations should refer to Disability Services, e-mail
DisabilityServices@capella.edu, or call 888-CAPELLA and ask to speak with a Disability Services team member.
Learners approved for academic accommodations will receive a Letter of Eligibility for Accommodations from the
Disability Services office.
Important: Learners who have been approved for accommodations must share this letter with the academic advisor in
order to receive the accommodations. If you are a learner with a disability, you are encouraged to secure this approval as
early as possible, as accommodations cannot be applied retroactively.
Academic Writer
Capella uses the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association as its style guide for scholarly writing.
Using a single publication manual ensures a consistent style across degrees, programs, and schools. APA style is well
respected and widely used in scholarly works and academic publications.
Capella provides a thorough selection of online resources to help you understand APA style and use it effectively.
Capella learners can access the companion website to the APA manual directly at Academic Writer (use Firefox or
Chrome). Academic Writer contains the content found in the manual and offers 24/7 access to in-depth tutorials, quick
guides, tools, samples, and templates. For more instruction and guidance about APA style and Academic Writer, see the
APA Style and Format section of the Capella Writing Center.
Important: APA Style Central’s name is changing to Academic Writer as of January 2019. Please note that courses may
still refer to APA Style Central while we work to update the language in the courseroom.