Critical Thinking
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College of Undergraduate Studies
B.A. Psychology
Program Outcomes
Program Outcome One: Critical Thinking
Competency 1.1
Apply critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
Competency 1.2
Seek and evaluate scientific evidence for psychological claims.
Program Outcome Five: Knowledge Base of Psychology
Competency 5.1.
Explain major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
Program Outcome Two: Research
Competency 2.1
Apply basic research methods, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation to become informed consumers of research.
Competence 2.2
Access and select appropriate information from a variety of print and electronic sources and apply them responsibly to written and oral presentations.
Program Outcome Three: Oral and Written Communication Skills
Competency 3.1.
Present psychological concepts orally for various purposes using technology when appropriate.
Competency 3.2.
Present psychological information in writing, using technology, style, and professional conventions as appropriate to the audience.
Program Outcome Four: Values
Competency 4.1
Justify the necessity of ethical behavior in the science and practice of psychology.
Competency 4.2
Analyze the complex variations in populations and contexts as related to psychological explanations, and evaluate the importance of diversity in the practice of psychology.
Program Outcome Six: Application of Psychology
Competency 6.1.
Apply psychological principles to examine and analyze personal, social, and organizational issues.
Program Outcome Seven: Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Competency 7.1.
Analyze the importance of effective communication skills in developing strong interpersonal and organizational relationships that are culturally sensitive and respectful of diversity.
Competency 7.2.
Solicit and utilize feedback to develop adaptable strategies of facilitating dyna