The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is to build a foundation of basic psychological principles and present them in a Christian orientation together with current research findings. In this program students will study human mental processes and behavior; apply psychology to the understanding and enhancement of their own life and the lives of others; and learn to read, think, and write critically.
The Professional Studies Program in Psychology seeks to achieve the following objectives:
- Be able to discuss major trends in the development of psychology.
- Be able to outline the neuroanatomy and brain mechanisms of the central nervous system and their impact on behavior.
- Be able to explain how sensory systems influence mental function and perception.
- Be able to discuss current research regarding consciousness, sleep, and dreaming.
- Be able to describe basic principles of learning and behavior.
- Be able to describe basic principles and development of cognition, memory, and language.
- Be able to discuss physical, cognitive, social, and moral human development.
- Be able to describe basic theories of personality.
- Be able to discuss basic concepts of social behavior.
- Be able to define abnormal behavior and discuss causes, symptoms, and treatments of mental disorders.
- Be able to discuss basic psychometric concepts and their application.
- Be able to design a research study and apply the appropriate statistical methods.
- Be able to pursue graduate studies in psychology, counseling, or a related field.
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