Learning Outcomes

Graduates completing the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program will accomplish the following outcomes:

1. Use and evaluate theories to explain and predict behavior, including advantages and limitations in the selected frameworks.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of problem-solving strategies when psychological issues are presented within an individual, society, and organization.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the APA Code of Ethics and describe relevant ethical issues within selected content areas.
4. Critically evaluate psychological research methods, empirical data, and the significance and importance of research reports.
5. Examine how interaction among diverse people can challenge conventional understanding of psychological processes and behavior.
6. Apply relevant psychology content knowledge to facilitate a more effective workplace in internships, jobs, or organizational leadership opportunities.
7. Design deliberate efforts to produce desired self-management outcomes (e.g., self-regulation, hardiness, resilience)
8. Demonstrate effective writing, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.