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Department of

Psychological Sciences

Learning Objectives

Goal I: Content Knowledge

Students will:

  • Learn the theories and principles of the major content areas of the psychological sciences.
  • Learn how the theories, principles, and methods of psychological science are applied to solve individual and societal problems.
  • Learn how psychological science integrates diversity concerns across the discipline.

Goal II: Skills in the Discipline

Students will:

  • Learn how research methods are applied to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
  • Learn how statistics are used both to describe research data and to make inferences.
  • Develop communication skills, especially the ability to write in APA (American Psychological Association) style.
  • Develop the ability to critically evaluate theories, methods, principles, and applications of psychology.