The purpose of the bachelor's in psychology is to provide a liberal arts education, giving students the foundation for graduate study or preparing students for careers in the field of psychology.
Online Bachelor's in Psychology Program Goals:
- Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology
- Understand & apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretations of findings
- Respect & use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes
- Recognize & apply psychology principles to personal, social, and organizational issues