Handbook of the Sweet Briar College Psychology Department .
Psychology is a science, an academic discipline, and a time-honored profession.
The knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to successfully undertake these tasks are at the heart of the liberal arts education that is the purpose of Sweet Briar College Psychology Department. Although there are no tests, it is imperative that students come to class fully prepared to participate in an intelligent and informed manner. This level of participation can result only from a careful perusal of the reading assignments.