Psychology   

Undergraduate Learning Objectives

• GOAL 1:  Knowledge Base of Psychology
  • Students should be familiar with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in Psychology, as reflected in our required Psychology curriculum.
  • Performance Indicators
    • 1. Scores on Undergraduate Assessment Test items reflecting knowledge acquired in PSYC 201, 203, 204, 206, and 208.
    • 2. Ratings on selected items from Senior Assignment Poster Evaluation

• GOAL 2:  Methodological and Statistical Skills
  • Students should understand and apply basic research methods in Psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
  • Performance Indicators
    • 1. Scores on Undergraduate Assessment Test items reflecting knowledge acquired in PSYC 220 and 221.
    • 2. Ratings on selected items from Senior Assignment Poster Evaluation

• GOAL 3:  Critical Thinking Skills in Psychology
  • Students should respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
  • Performance Indicators
    • 1. Scores on Undergraduate Assessment Test critical thinking items
    • 2. Ratings on selected items from Senior Assignment Poster Evaluation

• GOAL 4:  Application of Psychology
  • Students should understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
  • Performance Indicators
    • 1. Scores on relevant Undergraduate Assessment Test items
    • 2. Supervisor evaluations from Field Study
    • 3. Ratings on selected items from Senior Assignment Poster Evaluation

• GOAL 5:  Information and Technology Skills Specific to Psychology
  • Students should demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for uses specific to Psychology.
  • Performance Indicators
    • 1. Ratings on selected items from Senior Assignment Poster Evaluation

• GOAL 6:  Communication Skills Specific to Psychology
  • Students should communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
• Goal 6a:   Written communication
  • Performance Indicators
    • 1.  Grades on Senior Assignment Paper
    • 2.  Scores on Undergraduate Assessment Test writing items
    • 3.  Ratings on selected items from Senior Assignment Poster Evaluation

• Goal 6b:   Oral communication
  • Performance Indicators
    • 1. Ratings on selected items from Senior Assignment Poster Evaluation
    • 2. Ratings on relevant items from Survey of Baccalaureate Graduates

• GOAL 7:  Psychology-Related Career Planning and Development
  • Performance Indicators
    • 1. Score on Undergraduate Assessment Test items from PSYC 200
    • 2. Ratings on relevant items from Survey of Baccalaureate Graduates