The purpose of the Department of Psychology is to present a balanced, comprehensive view of psychology as a legitimate area of science, while likewise emphasizing the practical importance of the subject matter in their daily lives. For those students seeking training for professions in the field, we strive to present the necessary information, skills, and experience to prepare them for graduate school, careers, or both.
Reviewed and Revised
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The Psychology curriculum (with 39 hours of required coursework in the discipline) consists of seven components:
I. Methodology (-- hours)
II. Clinical (-- hours)
III. Cognition and Motivation (-- hours)
IV. Social (-- hours)
V. Psychobiology (-- hours)
VI. Ethics and Professional Principles (-- hours)
VII. Theory (-- hours)
The graduates of the Psychology program will be able to:
1. Communicate effectively in writing and speech using discipline-appropriate resources and conventions; [I, VI]
2. Demonstrate proficiency in conceptual understanding and application of quantitative skills, namely empirical research and statistics; [I]
3. Understand psychobiological bases and dimensions of behavior; [V]
4. Evaluate the role of social factors influencing human behavior and cognition; [III, IV]
5. Recognize and analyze human psychological adjustment processes and their impact on mental health; [II]
6. Demonstrate conceptual understanding of human cognition and motivation; [III, VII]
7. Understand professional and ethical principles of the discipline of psychology. [I, II, VI]
Reviewed and Adopted
April 23, 2004
Course-Outcome Alignment Matrix
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Outcome-Measure Alignment Matrix
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