Psychology B.A.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, students will be able to:

• Knowledge Base in Psychology 
  Describe key concepts, principles and overarching themes in psychology. Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains. Describe applications of psychology.
• Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking
  Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena. Demonstrate psychology information literacy. Engage in innovative and integrative thinking and problem-solving. Interpret, design and conduct basic psychological research. Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry.
• Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World
  Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science practice. Build and enhance interpersonal relationships. Adopt values that build community at local, national and global levels.
• Communication
  Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes. Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes. Interact effectively with others.
• Professional Development
  Apply psychological content and skills to career goals. Exhibit self-efficacy and self-regulation. Refine project management skills. Enhance teamwork capacity. Develop meaningful professional direction for life after.