Student Learning Outcomes

GOAL 1: Knowledge Base of Psychology

Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.

1.1 Characterize the nature of psychology as a discipline.

1.2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding representing appropriate breadth and depth in major areas of psychology:

1.3 Use the concepts, language, and major theories of the discipline to account for psychological phenomena.

GOAL 2: Research Methods in Psychology

Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation and information acquisition and dissemination skills.

Student Learning Outcomes

2.1 Describe the basic characteristics of the science of psychology.

2.2 Explain different research methods used by psychologists.

2.3 Evaluate the appropriateness of conclusions derived from psychological research. (internal validity)

2.4 Generalize research conclusions appropriately based on the parameters of particular research methods. (external validity)

2.5 Demonstrate competence to use information technologies and computers to acquire and disseminate information

GOAL 3: Critical Thinking Skills in Psychology

Respect and use critical thinking and skeptical inquiry to understand behavior and mental processes.

Student Learning Outcomes

3.1 Use critical thinking effectively.

3.2 Engage in creative thinking

3.3 Use reasoning to recognize, develop, defend, and criticize arguments and other persuasive appeals

3.4 Approach problems effectively.