Learning Outcomes

Knowledge base of psychology

Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.

Critical thinking and research skills

Students will use critical and creative thinking as they demonstrate basic research skills in psychology, including research design, data analysis and interpretation.

Application and community engagement

Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.

Ethical leadership

Students will be able to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline.

Cultural competence

Students will recognize, understand and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.

Career planning and development

Students will emerge from the major with realistic ideas about how to implement their psychological knowledge, skills and values in occupational pursuits in a variety of settings.