Course Objectives...

Upon completion of the italicized program courses, this graduate demonstrated a proficiency in each of the following objectives, as evidenced by the linked examples below:

  1. Knowledge Base of Psychology :( 1000, 2000, 2050, 2090, 2210, 2300, 2310, 2330, 2340, 2380)

    • List, Define, Describe, and Illustrate with examples the major theoretical perspectives and key concepts for the field of Psychology,
    • as well as for each of the following areas of focus:

    Sensation and Perception ; Motivation and Emotion ; Consciousness ; Learning ; Memory ; Thinking, Intelligence, and Language ; Human Development ; Gender and Sexuality ; Personality ; Mental Health ; Psychotherapy ; and Abnormal Psychology.

  2. Research Methods in Psychology : (2000, 2050, 2090, 2210, 2300, 2310, 2330, 2340, 2380)
    Analyze research-based conclusions regarding Psychology.

  3. Critical thinking skills in Psychology : (1000, 2000, 2050, 2090, 2210, 2300, 2310, 2330, 2340, 2380)
    Use critical thinking skills to Compare and Contrast Psychology related issues.

  4. Application of Psychology : (2000, 2050, 2090, 2210, 2300, 2310, 2330, 2340, 2380)
    List and Define major areas of application of psychology as related to Psychology.

  5. Values in Psychology : (2000, 2050, 2090, 2210, 2300, 2310, 2330, 2340, 2380)
    Define and Illustrate with examples the basic justification for critical thinking and ethics in the field of psychology.

  6. Information and Technological Literacy : (1000, 2000, 2050, 2090, 2210, 2300, 2310, 2330, 2340, 2380)
    Use technology to locate research relevant to Psychology and treatment and demonstrate ability to navigate the internet.

  7. Communication Skills : (2000, 2050, 2090, 2210, 2300, 2310, 2330, 2340, 2380)
    Correctly Use APA style in writing a detailed examination of an issue related to Psychology.

  8. Socio-cultural and International Awareness : (2050, 2090, 2210, 2300, 2310, 2330, 2340, 2380)
    Identify, Define, and Illustrate with examples how individual and cultural differences influence theories and perception of Psychology and treatment.

  9. Personal Development : (2050, 2090, 2210, 2300, 2310, 2330, 2340, 2380)
    Identify, Define, and Illustrate with examples the basic principles of psychological health as related to Psychology.

  10. Career Planning and Development : (1000, 2050, 2090, 2210, 2300, 2310, 2330, 2340, 2380)
    Identify and Define career opportunities in the field of Psychology and treatment, and career paths to enter those fields, and Realistically Assess personal appropriateness of Psychology related professions as a career field.

Notes: These objectives for the Undergraduate Psychology Major are from the Assessment Cyber Guide as identified by the APA Board of Educational Affairs.