Department of Psychology

Psychology is the scientific inquiry into the nature of thought, feeling, and action. Because psychology developed from such disciplines as biology, physics and philosophy, students will find that the study of psychology enhances one’s understanding of a variety of subjects. Courses in psychology are designed to serve a number of purposes: to satisfy intellectual curiosity; to offer insights into human behavior, personal and social; to offer another dimension to the studies of those involved in education and nursing in particular, and all disciplines in general. Students with the baccalaureate degree in psychology have a firm foundation for entry-level careers in social service agencies, consumer advocacy, business (such as personnel work and organization development) and community improvement groups. In addition, the psychology degree constitutes strong preparation for enrollment in graduate education in such disciplines as psychology, education, social work, law, medicine, and business

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Because psychology developed from such disciplines as biology, physics, and philosophy, students will find that the study of psychology enhances one’s understanding of a variety of subjects.

Students with the baccalaureate degree in psychology have a firm foundation for entry-level careers in social service agencies, consumer advocacy, business (such as personnel work and organization development), and community improvement groups. In addition, the psychology degree constitutes strong preparation for enrollment in graduate education in such disciplines as psychology, education, social work, law, medicine, and business.

Departmental Objectives

• Students who complete course offerings in the department will show progress in the following learning objectives:
  
• Learn the basics of major psychological theories
  
• Apply basic psychological principles to issues that impact their lives and the lives of others within the global community
  
• Acquire and apply critical thinking skills both in and out of the classroom
  
• Learn how researchers in psychology investigate their subject matter
  

Faculty

• Dr. Julie Tietz
  

Course Descriptions

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