To foster the ability to think and act critically about substantive public policy issues. To develop, through application, the ability to formulate and undertake research on problems of political significance. The Developing World, PS 313 Political Philosophy. For teaching endorsements, see Education Department listings. The psychology program, part of the Social Sciences Department, approaches psychology as an academic discipline, a profession, and a science.
Faculty present the field of psychology as one that is diverse and exciting.
All faculty members hold a Ph.D. degree in a specialized area of psychology and actively pursue professional and research interests. Students can collaborate with faculty members on a variety of projects and programs. Use critical thinking skills in evaluating psychological theory, research, and practice and apply accepted methods and principles of research in developing, conducting, and reporting an original psychology research project. Communicate written and oral information in accordance with professional and scholarly standards. A course sequence fitting students' career objectives should be planned in consultation with a psychology faculty member.