Course Student Learning Outcomes by Discipline
Course ID
SLO
PSYC 100
Explain why psychology is a science.
PSYC 100
Analyze the sociocultural and international contexts that influence individual differences.
PSYC 100
Apply psychological concepts, theories, and research findings as these relate to everyday life.
PSYC 100
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theory and research in the area of biological bases of behavior and mental processes and the interaction of heredity
and environment
PSYC 100
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theory and research indicating developmental changes in behavior and mental processes across the life span
PSYC 100
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theory and research regarding definitions, origins and treatments of abnormal behaviors
PSYC 100
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theory and research regarding the nature of learning and memory
PSYC 100
Distinguish the nature of designs that permit causal inferences from those that do not
PSYC 100
Identify and explain the primary objectives of psychology: describing, understanding, predicting, and changing behavior and mental processes.
PSYC 100
Use critical thinking effectively to evaluate popular media reports of psychological research.
PSYC 110
At the completion of the course students will have the ability to:
1. define and provide examples of the major developmental issues of nature vs. nurture, continuity vs. discontinuity; stability vs. change, universality vs. contextspecificity
PSYC 110
At the completion of the course students will have the ability to:
2. describe the research methods used to study development
PSYC 110
At the completion of the course students will have the ability to:
3. describe and distinguish major theoretical viewpoints in human development, including psychodynamic, learning, cognitive-developmental, social-cognitive and
systems theories.
PSYC 110
At the completion of the course students will have the ability to:
4. describe and critically evaluate theories and research relevant to development in areas which may include (but are not limited to) physical development, sensory and
perceptual development, motor development, cognitive development, language development, social development, emotional development, personality development,
gender identity and sexual development, moral development, psychopathology
PSYC 110
At the completion of the course students will have the ability to:
5. Evaluate the effects of earlier life stage experiences on later behavior and development in each of the following life stages (if applicable): prenatal, infancy, early
childhood, middle and late childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, late adulthood, and death/dying.
PSYC 110
At the completion of the course students will have the ability to:
6. apply course concepts, theories and research findings to the student?s own lifespan development and to real-world problems
PSYC 115
Students will be able to analyze how an individual's developmental history contributes to their psychological growth process.
PSYC 115
Students will be able to demonstrate ability to collaborate and contribute to a group effort by using appropriate interpersonal communication skills discussed in class.
PSYC 120
Recognize how social perception and attribution influence social behavior.
PSYC 120
Understand the origins of the self and develop critical self-awareness and connections between identity and behavior.
PSYC 125
Analyze the scientific research about sexual orientations.
PSYC 125
Describe the impact of social and cultural factors (gender, age, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status) on sexual decision-making, risk-taking and sexual health.
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Course ID
SLO
PSYC 125
Describe the major patterns of relationships associated with love and intimacy and theories of how relationships develop.
PSYC 125
Describe the reproductive process in men and women as well as demonstrate knowledge of family planning and contraceptive methods
PSYC 125
Identify and describe the patterns of sexual development across the lifespan.
PSYC 125
Identify the risk and types of sexually transmitted infections and be able to describe how they are prevented and treated.
PSYC 125
Students will demonstrate an understanding of sexual anatomy and physiology including cause and treatments associated with sexual dysfunctions
PSYC 130
Students will be able identify and analyze gender role messages in popular culture and media
PSYC 130
Students will be able to compare and contrast the major theories of gender development
PSYC 130
Students will be able to describe the impact of race, ethnicity, class, and culture on women’s development
PSYC 130
Students will be able to describe the similarities and differences between men and women
PSYC 130
Understand and apply feminist theory to issues such as domestic violence, sexual assault and gender roles.
PSYC 205
Differentiate between concepts associated with Sampling and Probability.
PSYC 205
Differentiate between and calculate both parametric and non-parametric Inferential Statistics including Chi Square, t-test, and ANOVA.
PSYC 205
Differentiate between and calculate Descriptive Statistics including measures of central tendency and measures of variability.
PSYC 205
Give examples of and calculate a Correlational analysis.
PSYC 205
Give examples of concepts associated with variations in Experimental Methodology.
PSYC 205
Give examples of the components of a Behavioral Sciences research design including such concepts as Research Hypothesis, Null Hypothesis, Independent Variable and
Dependent Variable
PSYC 205
organize and analyze data using descriptive statistics.
PSYC 205
Use established critical value tables and/or computer applications to determine statistical significance.
PSYC 205L
Students will generate a graph of a data set using a computer-based program
PSYC 210
Describe the psychobiological properties of complex systems (for example: sensory systems, arousal states, learning and memory, and/or sexual behavior).
PSYC 210
Explain how synaptic functioning is affected by endogenous and exogenous chemical messengers.
PSYC 210
Explain neural transmission, including the steps involved in the propagation of an action potential
PSYC 210
Give examples of how the biological concepts of cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, and evolution are involved in specific psychological processes.
PSYC 210
Identify and describe the functions of the major structures in the Nervous System.
PSYC 210
Synthesize findings from a physiological psychology literature search and present a conclusion of those findings in both written and oral formats
PSYC 225
1) describe and distinguish the major perspectives for understanding human behavior and psychological abnormality, including (but not limited to) Biological,
Psychodynamic, Behavioral, Humanistic, Cognitive, and Multicultural theories.
PSYC 225
2) demonstrate accurate knowledge of the current diagnostic system used to diagnose mental illness.
PSYC 225
3) describe, distinguish and evaluate the major theories and research examining the definition, causes and treatment of mental disorders, including (but not limited to):
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Course ID
SLO
PSYC 225
Anxiety disorders, Mood disorders, and Schizophrenia, and common childhood disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
PSYC 225
4) describe legal and ethical issues involved in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
PSYC 230
Communicate the results of psychological research in written form, adhering to APA editorial style.
PSYC 230
Describe different research methods used by psychologists.
PSYC 230
Describe the basic characteristics of the science of psychology and differentiate it from pseudoscience.
PSYC 230
Design, conduct and present the results of basic studies to address psychological questions using appropriate research methods.
PSYC 230
Evaluate the appropriateness of conclusions derived from psychological research, at a developmental level.
PSYC 230
Explain different research methods used by psychologists.
PSYC 230
Follow the APA Code of Ethics in the treatment of human and nonhuman participants in the design, data collection, interpretation, and reporting of psychological
research.
PSYC 230
Generalize research conclusions appropriately based on the parameters of particular research methods.
PSYC 235
At the completion of the course, students will have the ability to:
2. identify and describe applications of learning theory to changing behaviors.
PSYC 235
At the completion of the course, students will have the ability to:
3. identify and summarize ethical issues involved in learning research and the application of learning and behavior modification principles.
PSYC 235
At the completion of the course, students will have the ability to:
4. apply basic behavioral principles and procedures to problems in a variety of settings.
PSYC 235
At the completion of the course, students will have the ability to: 1. identify and describe the basic learning principles and procedures from classical conditioning, operant
conditioning and social learning theories.
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