B.A. in Psychology is designed to prepare students for employment and graduate study. The curriculum is designed to produce students who have a strong liberal arts foundation and the professional knowledge for success in the field. The psychology program combines a strong theoretical base with a multitude of applied courses. The course information is presented as a seamless blend of classic works and the most recent research. Students also have many opportunities to work directly with their instructors, in a mentoring relationship, to gain additional instruction and clarity, address academic concerns, and participate in ongoing research.
Program Goals:
Knowledge Base
Graduates from the psychology program should demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology which can be applied to their understanding of human behavior.
Critical Thinking Skills
Graduates from the psychology program should use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
Communication Skills
Graduate from the psychology program should be able to coherently communicate verbally, nonverbally, and in writing.
Personal Development
Graduates from the psychology program should be able to develop insight into their own and others' behavior and mental processes and apply effective strategies for self-management and self-improvement.
Career Planning
Graduates from the psychology program should be able to pursue realistic ideas about how to implement their psychological knowledge, skills, and values in occupational pursuits in a variety of settings that meet personal goals and societal needs.