Program Outcomes and Curriculum Map
The psychology program, like all other programs at UMGC, developed program outcomes using an external board of representatives who either work in the field of psychology or in fields in which psychological knowledge is very important. The program outcomes focus on what you will need and can use once you finish the degree. Additionally, the program outcomes are aligned with the American Psychological Association's Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major, in which the first category of learning goals and outcomes pertains to the Knowledge, Skills, and Values (KSV) Consistent with the Science and Application of Psychology. The second category of learning goals and outcomes pertains to the Knowledge, Skills, and Values Consistent with Liberal Arts Education That Are Further Developed in Psychology. The goal of this careful planning is to provide applicable skills that would help prepare you for graduate training or for careers in which knowledge of psychological foundations is necessary.
Upon completion of the psychology degree program, you should be able to
- apply major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology to prepare for graduate studies or careers in which psychological training is relevant
- apply basic knowledge of research methodology, statistics, measurement, guidelines, ethical standards, laws, and regulations to design, participate in, and evaluate research in a variety of contexts
- apply knowledge of human behavior to inform personal growth, communicate effectively, solve problems, make decisions, and interact with individuals, communities, and organizations
- use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and where possible appropriate technology, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to current and emerging trends within the domains of psychology
- value diversity and different perspectives, tolerate ambiguity, and act ethically to communicate appropriately with various sociocultural and international populations