Psychology Program Outcomes

Explain the major concepts and theoretical perspectives of psychology.

Apply psychological principles to personal and social issues.

Apply basic research methods in psychology.

Use quantitative psychological data, such as graphs and statistics

Use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.

Use computers and other technology for many purposes, such as retrieval of information from other relevant databases.

Apply effective communication techniques.

Apply APA format to written work.

Explain the complexity of socio-cultural and international diversity and how it influences our understanding of behavior.

Reflect upon and describe their own and others’ behavior and mental process.

Explain and apply principles of ethics and respect for individual, social, and cultural differences in psychology.