Learning Outcomes

The Psychology major is a program in the Social and Behavioral Science Area of Study.

Psychology Major Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate familiarity with Psychology’s subfields, broad knowledge of key concepts, theories, empirical findings, research trends in, and applications of psychological science.
  • Demonstrate scientific literacy by interpreting, evaluating, designing, and conducting ethical scientific research of psychological phenomena.
  • Effectively communicate psychological science through speaking, writing, and employing relevant technological skills.
  • Exhibit personal and professional development through independent and collaborative project management, and self-reflection.
  • Understand sociocultural diversity and structural inequalities, apply psychological principles to address practical issues related to sociocultural diversity and structural inequalities.