Psychology B.A.

The psychology curriculum focuses on understanding scientific methods and applying them to both human and non-human behaviors and mental processes. It provides students with methodological skills, practice in applying these skills, and an introduction to core areas of psychology. The major provides a comprehensive selection of courses that fully prepare students for a wide range of careers and graduate and professional studies.

Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will be able to apply knowledge of the subareas within psychology to the spectrum of psychological phenomena related to behavior and mental processes and explain how the environment (ranging from biological to sociocultural) affects both.
2. Students will be able to use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
3. Students will be able to interpret, design, and conduct psychological research in an ethical manner.
4. Students will be able to communicate scientific findings effectively.
5. Students will be able to apply knowledge of statistical concepts to psychological data.