Based on the American Psychological Association (APA) goals, Students graduating with a certificate in Psychology will be competent in
the following areas:
- Knowledge Base in Psychology: Demonstrate breadth of their knowledge and application
of psychological ideas to simple problems.
- Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking: Demonstrate basic skills and concepts in
interpreting behavior, studying research, and applying research design principles
to drawing conclusions about psychological phenomena.
- Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World: Demonstrate familiar with the
formal regulations that govern professional ethics in psychology and begin to embrace
the values that will contribute to positive outcomes in work settings and in building
a society responsive to multicultural and global concerns.
- Communication: Write a cogent scientific argument, present information using a scientific
approach, engage in discussion of psychological concepts, explain the ideas of others,
and express their own ideas with clarity.
- Professional Development: Demonstrate work habits and ethics necessary to succeed
in academic settings.
