Department of Psychology

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Faculty

Mission Statement

The Department of Psychology seeks to facilitate the understanding of the fundamentals of human behavior and experience, to teach the fundamentals of scientific method, to develop a recognition of the diversity of behavior, and to develop the ability to make informed judgments that strengthen our contribution to society.

Educational Outcomes

1. Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts, theories, and principles of psychology.
2. Graduates will demonstrate a familiarity with the basic academic research techniques of searching, summarizing and critically analyzing specific content areas of interest and be able to communicate effectively in a format appropriate to the field.
3. Graduates will be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a format appropriate to the field.
4. Graduates will be able to apply their psychological knowledge and skills to create opportunities for occupational or educational growth.

Programs

• Psychology, A.A.
• Psychology, B.S.

• Psychology Minor

Courses

• PSYC 110 - General Psychology
• PSYC 211 - Developmental Psychology
• PSYC 214 - The Psychology of Human Strengths
• PSYC 215 - Basic Skills of the Helping Professions
• PSYC 230 - Social Psychology
• PSYC 240 - Psychology of Gender
• PSYC 250 - Cultural Diversity in Psychological Issues
• PSYC 280 - Alcohol/Drug Studies
• PSYC 299 - Special Topics
• PSYC 300 - Statistics for Psychology
• PSYC 315 - Introduction to Research Methods
• PSYC 320 - Physiological Psychology
• PSYC 340 - Personality Theories
• PSYC 350 - Abnormal Psychology
• PSYC 370 - Introduction to Counseling
• PSYC 395 - Cognitive Psychology
• PSYC 399 - Special Topics
• PSYC 410 - Positive Psychology: Coping and Resilience
• PSYC 420 - Interpersonal and Family Dynamics
• PSYC 440 - Group Process
• PSYC 480 - Senior Capstone
• PSYC 491 - Experimental Psychology
• PSYC 499 - Special Topics

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