Psychology (PSYC)
Gray (chair), Bennett, Governale, O’Toole, Shirkey
The mission of the Department of Psychology is to encourage students to approach psychological science critically and creatively, with major emphasis on the scientific method, real-world application, self-awareness, and multicultural competence.
The psychology curriculum is guided by major learning outcomes. The learning goals are integrated into course design, program planning, assessed in courses, and reviewed each year.
Upon completion of a psychology major, the graduate will be able to…
- Demonstrate comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical or evidence-based findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavior and mental processes
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning and problem solving using basic skills and concepts in interpreting behavior, studying research, and applying research design principles to drawing conclusions about psychological phenomena
- Demonstrate the development of ethically and socially responsible values and behaviors in personal, professional, and institutional settings
- Demonstrate competence in interacting with others, writing and presenting for different purposes, psychological literacy, and technological skills
- Demonstrate readiness for the workplace regarding self-regulation, project management skills, effective judgement in professional interactions, collaboration and technological skills, and direction for life after graduation
A GPA of 2.0 or higher in the major courses is required for graduation from the university with this major. Students dropping below 2.0 in the major courses are required to meet with their advisor to develop a plan to bring up their GPA. Students failing to complete their plan successfully are subject to dismissal from the major.
The Psychology department will accept, at maximum, 16 semester hours of transfer units toward the psychology major requirements.