Psychological Sciences

Mission

The Psychological Sciences program builds skills and knowledge important to the diverse science of behavior and mental processes. Students will use their background in psychology in many careers and will be better able to understand themselves and others.

Student Learning Outcomes

The undergraduate Psychological Sciences program at Chadron State College adopted student learning outcomes associated with five learning goals developed by the American Psychological Association (APA).1 Students completing a major in Psychological Sciences will be tested through assignments embedded throughout the curricula as part of the assessment strategy adopted by the Undergraduate Psychological Sciences Program Committee.

Goals1

1. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of psychology.

2. Use scientific reasoning and critical thinking in psychology.

3. Apply ethical standards to psychological science and practice.

4. Demonstrate effective communication skills.

5. Apply psychological content and skills to career goals.

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Source: APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major (Version 2.0) (August 2013). Visit https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/undergrad/index to find the revised APA undergraduate program guidelines.