Knowledge Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program students will be able to:

•   Describe the nature of psychology as a discipline
•   Describe the basic characteristics of the scientific method as it applies to psychology
•   Follow the APA Code of Ethics in the treatment of human and nonhuman participants in the design, data collection, interpretation, and reporting of psychological research.
•  Seek and evaluate scientific evidence for psychological claims.
•  Understand the values in psychology
•  Learn how to implement psychological knowledge, skills and values in occupational pursuits in a variety of settings.

Skills Outcomes:

As a result of completing this program, students should have acquired the following skills and values:

•  Effective writing and oral communication skills,
•  Effective interpersonal communication skills and personal development,
•  Quantitative and qualitative literacy,
•  Socio-cultural and international awareness.