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Department Goals
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of their studies, Psychology majors will demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
1. Students will understand psychology as a science.
2. Students will demonstrate a deep knowledge of, as well as an ability to apply, psychological principles, concepts and theories
3. Students will understand how psychological principles, concepts and theories vary across different populations and cultures
4. Students will conduct themselves in accordance with professional standards of the discipline in information literacy, communication skills and ethics.
Assessment Methodology
1. A standard Psychology Major test will be administered in PSYC 450 Capstone Seminar.
3. Students will complete a self-report survey at the end of their senior year. Students who wish to declare a major in Psychology should consult with the Chairperson. Psychology majors must achieve a grade of C or better in Introduction to Psychology I before taking any other Psychology courses. Students who are considering graduate school should consult with their faculty advisor before their junior year and are advised to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Pre-Med Preparation
Students who want to undertake professional training in Medicine or Dentistry should complete the B.S. degree in psychology. The science requirements recommended by the American Medical Association and the American Dental Association for admission into professional schools include:
Assessment Methodology
1. A standard Psychology Major test will be administered in PSYC 450 Capstone Seminar.
2. The final project in PSYC 315, Research Methods I, will be evaluated on a standardized rubric to assess understanding of the scientific method in Psychology, use of appropriate sources, use of APA format and ethical responsibility.
3. Students will complete a self-report survey at the end of their senior year. Students who wish to declare a major in Psychology should consult with the Chairperson. Psychology majors must achieve a grade of C or better in Introduction to Psychology I before taking any other Psychology courses. Students who are considering graduate school should consult with their faculty advisor before their junior year and are advised to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Pre-Med Preparation
Students who want to undertake professional training in Medicine or Dentistry should complete the B.S. degree in psychology. The science requirements recommended by the American Medical Association and the American Dental Association for admission into professional schools include:
- General Biology I & II (BIOL 111-112, 113-114)
- General Chemistry (CHEM 101-102)
- Organic Chemistry I & II (CHEM 319-320, 323-324)
- Calculus I and II (MATH 103-104)
- Physics I and II (PHYS 107-108)