Psychology, Bachelor of Arts

The Psychology (BA) major will prepare students to work with individuals in a variety of settings. The BA provides foundational knowledge necessary for students interested in completing therapy, or counseling graduate degrees.

Learning Outcomes 

1. Students will describe the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings. (Theoretical Foundations)
2. Students will use statistics to evaluate quantitative research findings. (Statistics)
3. Students will use, interpret, and evaluate basic research methods in psychology including research design, data analysis, and interpretation. (Basic Research Methods)
4. Students will write and present effectively for different purposes. (Written and Oral Communications
5. Students will employ ethical standards in research, practice, and academic contexts.  Apply psychological principles to strengthen the community and improve quality of life. (Ethics
6. Students will interpret, design, and evaluate psychological research.  They will incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific research practices. They will use statistics to evaluate quantitative research findings. (Applied Research)
7. Students will refine project management skills.  They will cultivate workforce collaboration skills. (Workforce Readiness)