Its members recognize that sound research and scholarship expand the boundaries of human knowledge, have applications that may improve the quality of life and inspire superior teaching.Student Learning Outcomes / Program Objectives

• Students will emerge from the major with well-developed career plans or postgraduate education.

• Students will be able to communicate effectively in a variety of formats.

• Students will use critical thinking, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems.

• Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives and empirical findings in psychology.

• Students will understand and apply basic research methods, including research design, data analysis and interpretation.