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Psychology at USD prepares the next generation of psychologists to rise above. To learn the behaviors of the brain and then better them.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the principles, findings and theories related to human behavior:
- Conceptual Breadth: Discuss the major concepts, theoretical perspectives and empirical findings in psychology
- Inquiry and Statistical Analysis: Explain the major methods of inquiry and statistical analysis in psychology
- Diversity: Describe the ways in which diversity influences psychological processes
- Apply critical analysis, research methods and statistical procedures in research:
- Critical Analysis: Critically analyze existing literature of a topic in psychology
- Research Design and Statistics: Design research studies, including the application of statistical procedures
- Written and Oral Communication: Demonstrate written and oral communication skills, especially the ability to write in APA (American Psychological Association) style
- Application and Social Issues: Articulate how psychological principles can be used to explain social issues, address pressing societal needs and/or inform public policy
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