Psychology course

Psychology course objective

• Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
• Students will understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Students will respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
• Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
• Students will be able to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline.
• Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes.
• Students will be able to communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
• Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.