The Psychology bachelor's degree program offers students the opportunity to learn about and understand the complex relationships between human behavior and the world in which we live. This program also emphasizes awareness, understanding and appreciation for diversity, culture and global perspectives. This degree program incorporates career-related knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as opportunities for experiential learning, that prepare graduates for lifelong learning and professional success. Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to: Apply key concepts, theories and research findings in the discipline of psychology to understand, explain and evaluate human behavior, Use creative and critical thinking to evaluate, interpret, design and conduct basic psychological research in accordance with ethical principles of the field, Integrate ethical practice, sociocultural factors and diversity considerations when addressing the needs of individuals in complex multicultural environments, Demonstrate written, oral and interpersonal communication skills required of psychology professionals and Articulate a plan to establish a professional identity, and to pursue professional development in the field of psychology. Upon completion of the Counseling specialization (offered at the Providence and Charlotte campuses), graduates are expected to: Demonstrate effective counseling skills/techniques within a supervised clinical setting and explain the roles and functions of human service agencies within the community. Graduates of the program are expected to demonstrate knowledge of the ways in which psychological theories explain human behavior, professional and ethical practices, social and cultural diversity, and psychological research methods. Graduates are prepared to enter graduate school in a variety of psychology disciplines (e.g., counseling, clinical, industrial/organizational), or immediately enter the workforce in fields such as human resources, public affairs, business and the helping professions.
