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2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Department of Psychology


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Faculty

Jennifer Z. Place, Chair
Ashley N. Doane
Rachel R. Phillips

Mission Statement

The Department of Psychology has a mission to facilitate the understanding of the fundamentals of human behavior, scientific methods and recognition of the diversity of behavior. The department will provide skill-building opportunities to make informed judgments and prepare students for graduate school and future career in the mental health field.

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

    MajorMinor

    Courses

      Psychology

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