Psychology
Welcome to the Psychology webpage. On this page you'll find the mission of the department, departmental student learning goals, a curricular map and assessment schedule, and progress made from the most recent Program Review Action Plan (2014-2015). If you have questions about the assessment findings or questions about the department, please contact Pam Bacon, Psychology Department Chair, at [email protected].
MISSION
The mission of the Psychology Department at the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University is to provide our students with an active and interactive learning experience focused on the science and practice of psychology. Faculty are dedicated to providing an environment that models a passion for learning and scholarship, using pedagogical methods that are innovative and anchored in research. It is our goal to prepare students who think critically and reflectively, engage others from all backgrounds with empathy and understanding, and use their knowledge of psychology to maximize their own personal development and promote the common good.
STUDENT LEARNING GOALS
Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
1.3 Describe applications of psychology
Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking
2.1 Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
2.2 Demonstrate psychology information literacy
2.4 Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research
Goal 3: Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World
3.1 Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice
3.3 Apply psychological values that build community at local, national, and global levels
Goal 4: Communication
4.1 Demonstrate effective writing
4.2 Exhibit effective presentation skills
CURRICULAR MAP and ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
| Learning Goals | Goal 1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | Goal 2 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | Goal 3 | 3.1 | 3.2 | Goal 4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | Social Science Learning Goals |
Learning Outcome 1 |
Learning Outcome 2 |
Learning Outcome 3 |
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| Psyc 111 Introductory Psychology | (F17 & S18) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Intro Psychology Lab | (F17 & S18) | (F17 & S18) | |||||||||||||||||
| Statistics & Methods Courses |
Psyc 221 Applied Behavioral Statistics | (F17-S18) | |||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 235 Research Methods | (F17-S18) | (S18) | (F18) | (F18-S19) | (F19) | ||||||||||||||
| Psyc 347 Advanced Statisitcs and Measurement | (F17-S18) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Group 1 Courses | Psyc 320 Principles of Learning and Behavior | (F17-S18) | (F18-S19) | ||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 330 Sensation and Perception | (F17-S18) | (F18-S19) | |||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 331 Cognitive Processes | (F17-S18) | (F18-S19) | |||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 340 Physiological | (F17-S18) | (F18-S19) | |||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 350 Social Psychology | (F17-S18) | (F18-S19) | (F17-S18) | ||||||||||||||||
| Proposed Group 1 Additions |
Psyc 360 Developmental | (F17-S18) | (F18-S19) | ||||||||||||||||
| Pysc 381 Abnormal | (F17-S18) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 380 Personality | (F17-S18) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Capstones | Psyc 392 History of Psychology | (F17-S18) | (F18 - S19) | (F19-S20) | |||||||||||||||
| Psyc 393 Psych Sem: Buddhist Psych | (F17-S18) | (F18 - S19) | (F19-S20) | ||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 393 Psych Sem: Controversies in Psychology | (F17-S18) | (F18 - S19) | (F19-S20) | ||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 393 Psych Sem: Criminal Profiling | (F18 - S19) | (F19-S20) | |||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 393 Psych Sem: Environmental Psychology | (F18 - S19) | (F19-S20) | |||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 399 Psychology Teaching Practicum | (F18 - S19) | (F19-S20) | |||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 396 Senior Thesis | (F18 - S19) | (F19-S20) | |||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 398 All College Thesis | (F18 - S19) | (F19-S20) | |||||||||||||||||
| Electives | Psyc 300 Empirical Research Project | ||||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 371 Independent Learning Project | |||||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 397 Internship | |||||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 304 Industrial/ Organizational | (F17-S18) | (F18-S19) | |||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 308 Psychology of Gender | (F17-S18) | (F18-S19) | |||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 309 The Amazing Brain | (F17-S18) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 309 Animal Minds | (F17-S18) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 309 Cross-Cultural Psychology | (F17-S18) | (F18-S19) | |||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 309 Environmental Psychology | (F17-S18) | (F18-S19) | |||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 309 Evolutionary Psychology | |||||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 309 Legal & Forensic Psychology | (F17-S18) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 309 Positive Psychology | (F18-S19) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 310 Community Psychology | (F17-S18) | (F18-S19) | |||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 311 Sports Psychology | (F17-S18) | (F18-S19) | |||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 342 Psychopharmacology | (F17-S18) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 343 Health Psychology | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pysc 349 Motivation & Emotion | (F17-S18) | (F18-S19) | |||||||||||||||||
| Psyc 370 Clinical & Counseling Psychology | (F17-S18) | (F18-S19) | |||||||||||||||||
| Senior Assessment | (s17) | (s17) | (s19) | (s20) |
Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains
1.3: Describe applications of psychology
Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking
2.1: Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
2.2: Demonstrate psychology information literacy
2.3: Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research
Goal 3: Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World
3.1: Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice
3.2: Apply psychological values that build community at local, national, and global levels
Goal 4: Communication
4.1: Demonstrate effective writing
4.2: Exhibit effective presentation skills
Social Science Learning Goals
Learning Outcome 1: Students will demonstrate understanding of basic facts and theories of a social science discipline
Learning Outcome 2: Students will acquire knowledge that enables them to make responsible social, civic, and personal choices
Learning Outcome 3: Students will make critical social science arguments supported by evidence appropriate to an introductory level