Student Learning Goals

Below are the departmental learning goals mapped to College-wide goals for student learning.

GOAL 1: KNOWLEDGE BASE

1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology. (Ia-b)

1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains. (Ia-b)

1.3 Describe applications of psychology. (Ic, IIId, IVa, IVc)

 

GOAL 2: SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY & CRITICAL THINKING

2.1 Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena. (IIa-c)

2.2 Demonstrate psychology information literacy. (IIb)

2.3 Engage in innovative and integrative thinking and problem solving. (IIa-b, IVa-d)

2.4 Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research. (IIa-e)

2.5 Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry (Ib, IIIa-b)

 

GOAL 3: ETHICAL & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN A DIVERSE WORLD

3.1 Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice. (Ia, Ic)

3.2 Build and enhance interpersonal relationships. (IIIa-d)

3.3 Adopt values that build community at local, national, and global levels. (Ib, IId, IIIb-d)

 

GOAL 4: COMMUNICATION

4.1 Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes. (Ic, IIe)

4.2 Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes. (IIc)

4.3 Interact effectively with others. (IId, IIIb-d)

 

GOAL 5: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

5.1 Apply psychological content and skills to career goals. (IIIc-d, IVa)

5.2 Exhibit self-efficacy and self-regulation. (IIa,e, IIIa,c, IVb-c)

5.3 Refine project-management skills. (IIc-d, IIIb-c)

5.4 Enhance teamwork capacity. (IIc-d, IIIb)

5.5 Develop meaningful professional direction for life after graduation. (IIIc-d, IVa, IVd )