Program Goals for Psychology Majors

1. Demonstrate understanding and competence regarding the use of research methodology in psychology.

2. Communicate effectively as it pertains to the study and practice of psychology.

3. Engage the world outside the classroom to inform and apply one’s knowledge of psychology.

4. Demonstrate understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.

5. Develop critical consciousness and an appreciation of a variety of ways of knowing.

6. Recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity as played out in psychology and related fields.

7. Develop an ethical framework with regard to the study and practice of psychology.

Program Goals for Psychology Minors

1. Communicate effectively as it pertains to the study and practice of psychology.

2. Engage the world outside the classroom to inform and apply one’s knowledge of psychology.

3. Demonstrate understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. 

Updated: February 2018

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