The 麻豆破解传媒 psychology major fosters both scientific and critical thinking. The program promotes the application of research methods to understand how and why individuals do what they do.
Program Overview
The psychology major is designed to familiarize students with several different areas of psychology. All students are required to complete a course in applied, biological/experimental, cultural/social, and developmental psychology.
Psychology is a widely applicable discipline, therefore students can have second majors in many different areas.
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe key concepts, principles and themes in psychology
- Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
- Interpret, design and conduct basic psychological research
- Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry
- Demonstrate psychological information literacy
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the bachelor's in psychology program go on to pursue careers as:
- Behavioral health technicians at residential facilities for children and adolescents with mental illness and behavioral health challenges, or at residential facilities for adults with developmental disabilities or memory care issues
- Case managers/community support specialists at various social service agencies
- Research assistants
Therapist
Psychology Program Director
Behavior Analyst
Organizational Psychologist
School Counselor
Correctional Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Child or School Psychologist
Course Map
Degree and class descriptions and requirements can be found by clicking on the course catalog listings below:
Popular Courses
The fundamentals of empirical research design are explored through non-experimental methods used in psychology. The student is introduced to a variety of research methodologies (e.g., naturalistic observation, survey, quasi-experimental design) that are used primarily outside the laboratory.
This course addresses development of basic counseling skills and an appreciation of the counseling process and pitfalls. Emphasis is on listening, effective questioning, interpretation, case conceptualization, and selection of appropriate therapeutic approaches.
This course investigates how, and to some extent why, ordinary human minds function as they do. Minds combine information from outside the central nervous system, via inborn programs, with knowledge and beliefs learned from experience stored in memory.
A cultural approach to adolescent and emerging adulthood development is taken, emphasizing the themes of cultural contrasts and globalization. Cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development are examined. Topics include identity formation, peer influence, schools, self-esteem, media, and problem behaviors.
Degree Info
- Practicum opportunities
- Student-faculty research
- Course honors options
- Psi Chi (Psychology National Honor Society)
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