Program Overview

Introduction to the Psychology Program

The Psychology Department is committed to offering robust and interdisciplinary programs in both cognitive science and psychology that are designed to foster a deep understanding of human behavior and the human mind.

Program Overview

The Psychology program offers an in-depth study of human behavior and the psychological, social, and biological processes related to that behavior. The curriculum introduces students to basic achievements in the various subfields of psychology and the nature and spirit of scientific inquiry in the field.

Psychology B.A. Program

The Psychology B.A. program offers students the opportunity to earn a degree by choosing either a general psychology major or an intensive psychology major that prepares students for graduate school through 15 additional credits of advanced research and independent study.

Learning Outcomes

The program aims to achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Application of knowledge with critical thinking skills: Students should be able to use critical thinking to evaluate and interpret evidence and to apply psychological concepts, theories, and research findings to individual, social, and cultural issues.
• Application of research methods with values and integrity: Students should be able to apply basic research methods in psychology with sensitivity to ethical principles.
• Communication skills: Students should be able to demonstrate effective communication skills following professional conventions in psychology appropriate to purpose and context.
• Awareness of sociocultural diversity and societal inequality: Students should understand the complexity of sociocultural diversity and societal inequality in the inquiry and analysis of psychological issues.