Psychology Area – Bachelor of Science

Program Competencies

Students should:

1. Understand the complexity of human and animal behavior and the influence of psychological, biological and social factors on behavior.
2. Be competent in psychological research methods including experimental design, data analysis and presentation, report writing and computer utilization.
3. Understand the methods and knowledge base of six core content areas of psychology.
4. Understand the principle tenets and major theoretical characteristics of major systems in psychology.

Additional competencies for the Psychology Area include one or more of the following:

1. Develop additional knowledge of specialized research areas of psychology.
2. Develop additional knowledge and skills in psychological research design and analysis.
3. Develop practical and theoretical competencies in areas of applied psychology.

Assessment

1. Senior capstone course.
2. Exit examination.
3. Exit survey.

Program Requirements

General Education

Area Requirements

Area Core Requirements

Area Elective Requirements

Choose 24 hours from the following:

Free Electives