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Psychology Department Mission |
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| The Department of Psychology prepares students with knowledge in the core areas of psychology, critical thinking skills, and the ability to apply the scientific method as preparation for graduate study, work, or service. |
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Goals |
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1. to provide quality instruction that facilitates learning by undergraduates in psychology;
2. to encourage faculty involvement in research and writing for publication; and
3. to promote faculty involvement in community and professional service. |
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Learning Objectives |
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The student learning outcomes, which are goals of the Psychology Department curriculum, are for students to obtain:
1. a fundamental knowledge base in the core areas of psychology;
2. critical thinking skills and their application;
3. proficiency in the use of the language of psychology;
4. expertise in the methods of information gathering, organization, and synthesis as applied to psychology;
5. mastery of the experimental method and statistical analysis as practiced by psychologists;
6. an understanding of the ethics and values of the discipline;
7. readiness for graduate study or for transition into the workforce; and
8. recognition of how psychology contributes to the understanding of human diversity. |
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