The objectives of the department of psychology undergraduate program are
twofold. The first is to provide thorough and rigorous academic instruction for students wishing to continue their study beyond the bachelor‘s degree. The second is to provide relevant academic instruction for students wishing to enter employment upon completion of a degree program....
The undergraduate curriculum of the Department of Psychology is designed to help meet the
university's general education (core) objectives, and to prepare interested students for obtaining a minor or major in psychology.
The following learning outcomes and competencies have been established for those students
seeking a bachelor's degree psychology:
1. Students will have a fundamental command of the discipline's empirical content and major
theoretical...
Psychology at Augustana fosters understanding of the major content areas of the complex field and their historical foundations. The program provides opportunities for students to practice and extend their knowledge outside the classroom setting by conducting research projects. Courses include basic psychology, adolescent and societal behavior patterns, personality disorders, statistics and research methods. A degree psychology will prepare students...
The curriculum in the Department of Psychology is designed to introduce the student to the theories and methods modern psychologists have developed in their attempt to understand human nature. Both the scientific approach to psychology and the approach based on personal experiences, intuition and reflection are presented. The Department faculty is concerned with the difficult problem of relating the modern psychological approach to the traditional...
The psychology department offers students exposure to the subject matter, methodologies and professional practice of psychology. As a subject matter, psychology is the study of behavior and human experience. Students explore the methodologies of psychology in the required courses for the major, with specialized courses, internships and practica encouraging students to use experimental, correlation and observational approaches in research and practice....
Students in the psychology program can pursue a concentration in biological psychology, the relationship between behavior and its biological foundation; counseling/clinical, the skills needed to build effective helping relationships with clients; cognitive science, the powers and limitations of human intelligent activity; or industrial/organizational, the application of the principles of psychology to human problems in the workplace.
Psychology is the scientific study of the theories, tools, perspectives and methods used by psychologist to describe, explain, predict and/or influence behavior and mental processes. The School of Psychology encourages students to assess and explore themselves as well as others in order to perceive and act on reality most compassionately and responsibly.
* Attain a greater understanding of human behavior.
* Build a solid base for graduate and doctoral education.
* Acquire skills applicable to a variety of professional areas.
* Learn to scientifically analyze human interaction.
Career Opportunities
* Treatment settings such as hospitals and residential treatment facilities
* Entry-level social services and probation programs
* Personnel
*...
One of our most popular programs, psychology combines strong academics, scientific research and practical field experiences that prepare you for a career or success in graduate school.
Hands-on
Unlike some schools that limit laboratory and other hands-on work to seniors and grad students, B-W offers you experiential opportunities early on.
* Leading lab research: Neuroscience and animal learning labs bring medical and psychological issues...
Our program is designed to develop your critical thinking and communication skills, your ability to use technology, your understanding of diversity, and your personal and professional ethics. You will study the basic principles of psychology in the laboratory and in real world, hands-on settings.
The science of psychology is a quest to understand the human mind and behavior. Bard psychology faculty and students seek to answer questions about the workings of the brain; the interactions of brain, mind, and behavior; the person in social context; the development of the person throughout childhood and adulthood; the nature of thinking and language; and the problems and pathologies that people develop, along with methods of helping them....
Psychology is the study of behavior and experience, from love to aggression, from the first babbling of infants to creativity, from sexuality to the physiology of taste. Faculty members in Psychology have a wide range of research interests, including social and cognitive development, memory, language, animal learning, social stereotyping, the self-concept, the resolution of conflict, and behavioral neuroscience.
Barry University's Department of Psychology, part of the School of Arts and Sciences, offers undergraduate and graduate programs to help you succeed in a rewarding career.
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BS) prepares you for many different career paths. Students with a bachelor‘s degree psychology are well qualified for careers that value strong writing skills, analytical skills and people skills.
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BASS) degree and develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments and cultures - from various perspectives. Take a multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where different outlooks are combined and applied to real-world issues. Specialize your degree...
The psychology major produces graduates with a knowledge base of theory and research in the psychological sciences and the ability to apply the principles of psychology for the improvement of human, animal, and environmental welfare. Study applies psychological knowledge to nonscientific fields and the workplace and promotes multicultural and multinational awareness. It also introduces students to...
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