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Knowledge of Core Psychological Fields
Identify the current and historical core content of and what is known therein.
Differentiate the various areas of Psychology and identify what is known in each.
In a chosen topic area in Psychology demonstrate clear understanding of operational
definitions in that area and use those to clarify what is and what is not presently
known, and what is the certainty of each type of knowledge.
In a chosen topic area in Psychology, integrate what is presently known to explicate
the status of this area of knowledge, design further inquiry and conclude the present
and possible future impact of this knowledge in society.
Evaluate research skills as adequate for a career in science.
Develop an understanding of Psychology sufficient to develop and support the pursuit
of post-graduate and/or professional goals.
Critical Reasoning
Identify historical and current major issues of discussion and analysis in Psychology.
Demonstrate ability to construct and critically analyze complex arguments, and distinguish
good reasoning from bad.
Evaluate lay and professional literature related to psychological issues and distinguish
appropriate and valid information from specious and flawed information.
Organize and construct a formal critique of a major psychological issue.
Writing
Identify the writing format of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Recognize when writing is and is not in conformance with APA format.
Demonstrate ability to write in APA format and critique the written format used by
others.
State and operationally define a formal hypothesis and produce a written thesis/research
report that applies knowledge of critical reasoning, accurately interprets behavioral
science and related sources, and communicates in writing a balanced account and definitive
conclusion of whether hypothesis is proven or not proven.
Global Perspective
Identify and/or observe the role of personal and cultural diversity on the behavior
of an individual and recognize the necessity and advantages of this information and
its impact on individuals and societies.
Distinguish the key behavioral factors associated with personal and cultural diversity
and construct an intervention to assess the contribution of these factors to maximize
behavioral effectiveness or to treat behavioral dysfunction.
Produce a capstone project that investigates cultural and diversity differences in
the student chosen topic, if they exist, and that proposes differences in conceptualization
or intervention when needed.
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