Concentration in Psychology (old requirements)

PLEASE NOTE: The requirements presented here apply only to students admitted prior to Autumn Quarter 2004. Students admitted Autumn Quarter 2004 or later are required to complete the new requirements.

Overview

Concentration Coordinator: Nita McKinley

Psychology involves the scientific study of behavior and its causes and the understanding of human behavior in a variety of settings. This concentration allows students to study psychology while gaining a wide-ranging interdisciplinary education.

Career Options

Psychology prepares students to pursue careers in psychology, social work, community service and human resources, or advanced studies in psychology, counseling and human services.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of their degree, students in the psychology concentration should:

• Be familiar with the major theoretical approaches and historical trends in psychology.
• Understand the core concepts and methodologies of psychology, including what scientific psychology is, the contributions and limitations of different methods of empirical research, and be able to apply research methods, including design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Be ability to read and interpret verbally and in writing psychological research.
• Understand that human behavior may have some common determinants, and also great diversity including individual differences and variations based on differences such as culture, ethnicity, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Maintain awareness and sensitivity to diverse populations.
• Be able to synthesize theories and methodologies across disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.
• Understand the application of psychological principles to the understanding of social issues.

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