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Department of

Psychological Sciences


Learning Objectives

 

GOAL I: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE

Students will:

A.Learn the theories and principles of the major content areas of the psychological sciences.

B. Learn how the theories, principles, and methods of psychological science are applied to solve individual and societal problems.

C. Learn how psychological science integrates diversity concerns across the discipline.

 

GOAL II: SKILLS IN THE DISCIPLINE

Students will:

A. Learn how research methods are applied to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

B.Learn how statistics are used both to describe research data and to make inferences.

C.Develop communication skills, especially the ability to write in APA (American Psychological Association) style.

D.Develop the ability to critically evaluate theories, methods, principles, and applications of psychology.