Comptencies
The core program competencies outline the basic knowledge, skills and competencies that should be possessed by the successful graduate of each degree program. According to the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, program competencies include the knowledge, skills and attitudes students should master to receive a degree in the academic program.
The program competencies in Psychology are as follows:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
| Program Competency |
Appropriate Assessment of Competency |
| An understanding of major theoretical approaches, conceptual bases, and trends in psychology |
PS101, PS206, PS306, PS315, PS401, PS404, PS407, PS408, COEX, Exams, papers, research projects, and presentations |
| An understanding of research design, data analysis, statistical interpretation, and application of findings |
PS101, PS301, PS302, PS305, PS306, PS408, COEX, Exams, papers, research projects, and presentations |
| Demonstrate the ethical application of psychology to personal, social, and organizational issues |
PS101, PS302, PS301, PS306, PS315, PS404, PS407, PS408, COEX, Exams, papers, research projects, and presentations |
| Demonstrate the ability to
effectively utilize information technology to gather, assess, and
communicate about psychological issues and research |
PS101, PS205, PS221, PS222,
PS302, PS301, PS305, PS306, PS315, PS388, PS401, PS402, PS404,
PS407, PS408, COEX, Exams, papers, research projects, and
presentations |
| Utilize skeptical inquiry,
critical thinking, and scientific approaches to understand behavior |
PS101, PS205, PS221, PS222, PS301, PS305, PS306, PS315, PS388, PS401, PS402, PS404, PS407, PS408, COEX, Exams, papers, research projects, and presentations |
| Show an awareness and understanding of cultural diversity and individual differences |
PS101,PS206, PS306, PS315, PS361, PS401, PS402, PS404, PS407, PS408, Exams, papers, research projects, and presentations |
| Demonstrate effective written and oral communication within the language of the discipline |
PS101, PS205, PS221, PS222, PS301, PS305, PS306, PS315, PS388, PS401, PS402, PS404, PS407, PS408, papers, research projects, and presentations |
| An understanding of increased self-awareness and interpersonal skills |
PS206, PS315, PS402, PS407, presentations, PS407 supervisor evaluation |
| An understanding of psychological roles, professional settings, and career opportunities related to psychology |
PS404, PS407, papers, PS407 supervisor evaluation |
Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology
| Program Competency |
Appropriate Assessment of Competency |
| An understanding of major theoretical approaches, conceptual bases, and trends in psychology |
PS 101, PS 206, PS 315, PS 401. Exams, papers and online interactions |
| An understanding of research design, statistical analysis and application of findings |
MA 120, PS 101, PS 302, SO 141, SO 305 - Exams, papers, research proposals and online interactions |
| Demonstrate the ethical application of psychology to personal, social, and organizational issues |
MG 365, PS 101, PS 206, PS 221, PS 222, PS 301, PS 302, PS 315, PS 401, PS 402 - Exams, papers, debates and online interactions |
| Demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize information technology to gather, assess, and communicate about psychological issues and research |
CS 140, MG 365, MG 440, PS 101, PS 206, PS 221, PS 222, PS 301, PS 302, PS 315, PS 401, PS 402, SO 141, SO 302, SO 305, SO 315 - Exams, papers and online interactions |
| Utilize skeptical inquiry, critical thinking, and scientific approaches to understand behavior |
MG 365, MG 440, PS 101, PS 206, PS 221, PS 222, PS 301, PS 302, PS 315, PS 401, PS 402, SO 141, SO 302, SO 305, SO 315 - Exams, papers, debates and online interactions |
| Show an awareness and understanding of cultural diversity and individual differences |
PS 101, PS 206, PS 301, PS 315, PS 401, PS 402, SO 141, SO 315 - Exams, papers, debates and online interactions |
| Demonstrate effective written communication within the language of the discipline |
PS 101, PS 206, PS 221, PS 222, PS 301, PS 302, PS 315, PS 401, PS 402, SO 305 - Exams, papers and online interactions |
| An understanding of increased self-awareness and interpersonal skills |
PS 206, PS 315, PS401, SO 302, SO 315 - Papers, journals and online interactions |
| An understanding of psychological roles, professional settings, and career opportunities related to psychology |
MG 365, PS 101, PS 206, PS 302, PS 402, SO 141 - Exams and online interactions |
| An understanding of the structure and function of psychology within an applied context (e.g. business, sociology, government and human development) |
PS 101, PS 206, PS 301, PS 315, PS 401, PS 402, SO 141, SO 302, SO 315 - Exams, papers and online interactions |
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