BA Program Goals* - Graduates of the program will:

(adapted from the American Psychological Association’s Program Goals for undergraduate Education in Psychology)

Goal 1:            Knowledge Base of Psychology

                        Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings,   

                        and historical trends in Psychology

 

Goal 2:            Research Methods in Psychology

                        Understand and apply basic research methods in Psychology, research design, data analysis,   

                        and interpretation

 

Goal 3:            Critical Thinking Skills in Psychology

                        Respect and use of critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, scientific approach

                        to solve problems to behavior and mental processes

 

Goal 4:            Application of Psychology

                        Understand and apply Psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues

 

Goal 5:            Values in Psychology

                        Value empirical evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the

                        underpinnings of Psychology as a science

 

Goal 6:            Information and Technological Literacy

                        Demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for

                        many purposes

 

Goal 7:            Communication Skills

                        Communicate effectively in a variety of formats

 

Goal 8:            Sociocultural and International Awareness

                        Recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of Sociocultural and international diversity

 

Goal 9:            Personal Development

                        Develop insight into one’s own and others’ behavior and mental processes and apply effective

                        strategies for self-management and self-improvement

 

Goal 10:          Career Planning and Development

                          Pursue realistic ideas about how to implement their psychological knowledge, skills, and

                          values in occupational in a variety of settings