Divisions & Programs

Psychology Division

The Psychology Division offers a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Mission

The mission of the undergraduate program in Psychology is to provide a contemporary curriculum in a healing, freedom-minded environment for students seeking (1) to increase their general knowledge about psychology, (2) a professional concentration by majoring in the field, and/or (3) academic and career preparation for graduate studies in psychology or related fields.

Objectives

  1. To have students learn material regarding the foundation of psychology.

  2. To have students learn material regarding general human behavior and mental processes.

  3. To have students learn material regarding normal and abnormal human development and relationships.

  4. To have students learn material regarding scientific research, evaluation, and statistical methodology.

  5. To have students who are seeking an addictions minor learn material regarding models of addiction and addictive behavior.

  6. To have students who are seeking a minor in addictions learn material regarding physiological processes associated with addiction.

  7. To have students who are seeking a minor in addictions learn material regarding the assessment and treatment of addiction issues in individual and group settings.

Individual Course Objectives

Each undergraduate psychology course will establish specific learning objectives. Individual instructors will establish these learning objectives. Learning objectives will be contained in each course syllabus.

Assessment of Learning

A variety of assessment tools will be used to measure the extent to which students have learned material consistent with specific course objectives. These tools may include in-class and take-home tests, oral presentations, written papers, class participation, journaling, supervisor review of practicum work-related experiences, and the completion of more "creative" projects.