2018-2019 Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology Major


The psychology major is designed for students who desire to learn the fundamentals of behavioral science within the context of a traditional liberal arts education. Students receive a comprehensive exposure to the foundations of psychological theory and application, and are introduced to laboratory and field research. The psychology major prepares students for a wide variety of professional and business careers, and it provides the necessary foundation for graduate study in psychology or related disciplines.

Program Learning Outcomes


Students will:

  • demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
  • respect and use critical thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to understanding human behavior and psychological processes.
  • understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
  • apply psychological theory, methodology and findings to develop a greater understanding of the whole person, as an individual and as a member of a large community, society, and culture.
  • will be able to communicate psychological information effectively in a variety of formats.
  • recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.

Major Requirements (48 Units)


Note:


Students must obtain at least a “C” grade in each required course in the major. Students may retake no more than one course applied towards the Psychology major.