Psychology (BA)

Objectives:

The curriculum for the major in Psychology has three objectives:

1. To introduce the student to the existing body of scientific knowledge about human and animal behavior;
2. to acquaint students with the methods and procedures psychologists use in conducting scientific research designed to acquire new knowledge about human and animal behavior; and
3. to introduce students to the various methods of using existing psychological knowledge about human and animal behavior.

Learning Outcomes:

Psychology students at Washburn University, upon graduation, are expected to have:

1. acquired knowledge of the fundamental principles in psychology;
2. developed critical thinking and reasoning skills;
3. acquired oral and written communication skills;
4. demonstrated information gathering and synthesis skills;
5. demonstrated research and statistical skills; and
6. developed an understanding of the ethics of psychology.