{"id":579,"date":"2013-07-31T07:31:40","date_gmt":"2013-07-31T12:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/lpa\/?page_id=579"},"modified":"2023-11-03T15:49:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T20:49:16","slug":"psychology-academic-goals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/lpa\/depts\/bss\/psychology-academic-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Psychology Program: Academic Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>University Goal #1: Our graduates can communicate effectively.<\/h3>\n<p>Psychology Program Goal #1: Our graduates communicate effectively with a variety of audiences as demonstrated by<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Production of a clearly written reflection paper linking personal experience to appropriate course content<\/li>\n<li>Produce a clearly written research paper based on original scholarship on a psychological topic<\/li>\n<li>Effective delivery of an oral presentation that is organized with an introduction and conclusion; is comprised of memorable and compelling language presented with materials and information that supports the presentation and helps establish the presenter as credible\/authoritative on the topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>University Goal #2: Our graduates are prepared to be personally and socially responsible citizens.<\/h3>\n<p>Psychology Program\u00a0Goal #2: Our graduates understand diversity of gender, race, social class, ethnicity, and sexuality in their own and other cultures and societies. This understanding is demonstrated by<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The use of course materials that examine ways in which varied cultural and social factors influence behavior and psychological health<\/li>\n<li>Critical analysis of related issues in a larger global perspective by comparing and contrasting Western interpretations of psychological concepts of those of other cultures<\/li>\n<li>Contributing to the growth and success of their communities by first studying diverse social systems and cultures within and beyond one\u2019s own community<\/li>\n<li>Participating in student organizations, community service, community outreach projects, service learning or similar activities beyond the classroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>University Goal #3: Our graduates can think critically, solve problems, and make informed decisions.<\/h3>\n<p>Psychology Program\u00a0Goal #3: Our graduates use critical thinking to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from multiple perspectives including<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Planning and conducting a research project that includes collection,\u00a0 analysis, and interpretation of data, and presentation<\/li>\n<li>Application of terminology, information literacy, and the application of scholarly and scientific principles<\/li>\n<li>Demonstration of appropriate quantitative skills including data organization, analysis, and interpretation for the purpose of analyzing and solving problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>University Goal #4: Our graduates can use technology effectively in their fields.<\/h3>\n<p>Psychology Program\u00a0Goal #4: Our graduates possess the skills to<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Determine which information is needed and search databases to obtain the needed information<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate the information and determine if it is peer-reviewed, derived from research or is opinion, and if the information was derived in an ethical manner<\/li>\n<li>Effectively use technology to analyze data (SPSS, Excel)<\/li>\n<li>Conduct literature searches using a variety of databases and compose a literature review in APA format<\/li>\n<li>The literature review reflects APA formatting that requires word processing skills including bolding, centering, and hanging indents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>University Goal #5: Our graduates have content knowledge in their chosen fields and the necessary skills to be successful. Content knowledge is discipline and degree specific.<\/h3>\n<p>Psychology Program\u00a0Goal #5: Our graduates possess the knowledge and skills to be successful in their field, including synthesizing information from a variety of sources and using quantitative skills to analyze and interpret data as evidenced by<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completion of a research project that requires and demonstrates planning, organization, data collection, interpretation, and presentation.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated familiarity with statistical analysis and data organization\/ data analysis programs (SPSS, Excel)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>University Goal #1: Our graduates can communicate effectively. 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