Psychology

Henderson Learning Center
Room 211
(785) 231-1010 ext 1564
www.washburn.edu/cas/psychology/

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Source: 2005-2006 Catalog

Student Learning Outcomes

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

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

The requirements for a major in Psychology are designed to meet educational goals of two distinct student populations:

1. students who want to pursue a career in Psychology; and
2. students who want to study Psychology because it is interesting, useful, and helpful to people in many other careers.

For the first group, because the profession of Psychology usually requires a graduate degree for employment as a psychologist, the major provides the fundamental knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to prepare students to apply for admission to graduate school in Psychology. For the second group, the major is also designed to satisfy the interests of someone who wants more than just a casual understanding of Psychology, but also needs some practical knowledge and skills which would be useful to someone who plans to complete a BA degree and then pursue a fulfilling career in some other field.

The department also administers a graduate program leading to a Master of Arts degree with an emphasis in Clinical Skills. See Psychology, Graduate Programs, in catalog index.

Sport Psychology

Students interested in Sport Psychology should meet with either ;

1. the Psychology Department Sport Psychology advisor (Dr. Provorse), or
2. a Physical Education major advisor in the Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Department to obtain a list of courses which prepare students to meet application eligibility requirements for graduate programs which offer training leading to careers in Sport Psychology.

GRADUATE PROGRAM IN PSYCHOLOGY (MA)
The Department of Psychology offers a Master of Arts Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Clinical Skills. See Psychology, Graduate Programs, in catalog index.