Department of Psychology

 

 

Mission Statement

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology provides a foundation for traditional and nontraditional students who wish to become psychologists. It also prepares students to become lifelong learners by delivering analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills that lead to self-awareness, critical social/cultural engagement as well as employment in a variety of work settings.

Department of Psychology Goals

  1. To provide a curriculum that allows students to attain the skills and knowledge necessary for success in graduate study in psychology and related fields, as well as careers in various professions.

  2. To foster an appreciation of Psychology as a scientific discipline by stimulating our students to respect and use critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and a scientific approach to understanding human behavior and psychological processes.

  3. To provide a curriculum that allows students to deeply examine the biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and cultural aspects of behavior and psychological processes.

  4. To foster an appreciation of how psychological principles can be applied to enhance understanding of the whole person, as an individual and as a member of a community, society, and culture.

  5. To create opportunities for students to engage collaboratively with faculty in creative scholarly work that can add to Psychology’s body of knowledge and that can foster personal, academic and professional growth.