The Psychology Department at Winthrop University has adopted the most recent version of Undergraduate Psychology Learning Goals of the American Psychological Association. Through an individually tailored blend of psychology courses, general education courses, a minor, and co-curricular activities, students will achieve success that is ultimately measured in the context of the following five goals (adapted and quoted from the APA 2023 goals).
Students will "demonstrate comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical or evidence-based findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavior and mental processes.”
Students will develop skills related to "scientific reasoning and investigation, including developing proficiencies in research methods and statistics."
Students will develop " ethical and socially responsible values and behaviors in personal, professional, organizational, and institutional settings.”
Students will “build and maintain effective communication skills in processing and expressing information.”
Students will develop their “readiness for the workplace, whether the student’s future involves graduate school or a job following the associate or baccalaureate degree” by applying psychology-specific content and skills (i.e., "effective self-reflection, project-management skills, professional judgment, collaboration skills, and proficiency in workplace technology and career planning").
For more information, please read the APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major (Version 3.0, August 2023) (pdf - 1 MB). A summary of the learning goals is available on page 6 of the document.
