Psychology Certificate (M)
Students pursuing a Psychology Certificate will address research methods, critical thinking skills and integrated disciplinary knowledge in psychology. They will also learn application of psychology while working on communication skills and sociocultural & international awareness.
Student Learning Outcomes for the Psychology Certificate
Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
- Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology, including from a Christian perspective.
- Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains
- Describe applications of psychology
Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking
- Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
- Demonstrate psychology information literacy
- Engage in innovative and integrative thinking and problem solving, including from a Christian perspective.
- Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry, including from a Christian perspective.
Goal 3: Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World
- Build and enhance interpersonal relationships
- Adopt values that build community at local, national, and global levels, including from a Christian perspective.
Goal 4: Communication
- Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes
- Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes
- Interact effectively with others
Goal 5: Professional Development
- Apply psychological content and skills to career goals
- Refine project-management skills
- Enhance teamwork capacity
Goal 6: Apply a Biblical Worldview to Psychology Coursework