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Critical Thinking
The Department of Psychology offers an undergraduate psychology major along with a minor and collateral. The purpose of the undergraduate major is to provide students:
  1. with an understanding of psychology as the science of behavior and the mind including the major theories and issues within psychology
  2. to emphasize the role of the liberal arts in higher education and personal development
  3. to promote an appreciation for the individual and cultural diversity; to develop critical thinking skills
  4. to develop competence with methods of scientific research and data analysis
  5. to assure that students have the necessary research experiences and coursework to undertake graduate education
  6. to assist students in developing their skills in library research, scientific writing, public presentations, and computer applications
Psychology students will become aware of the various career options related to the major. The department also provides opportunities for internships in applied settings. A major in psychology will provide students a broad-based education that will equip them for human service organizations.

The major also prepares students who wish to pursue further education in areas such as law, medicine, business, or seminary, as well as psychology.

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The department also offers a graduate program for the Master's of Science in Applied Psychology.