The mission of the Department of Psychology is:

To provide students with learning experiences that:

• increase their critical thinking skills
• facilitate their acquisition of the body of knowledge inherent in the study of human behavior
• equip them with research methodology
• prepare them for employment or further study

To create an environment in the Department that:

• reflects a concern for students as persons by a commitment to a quality advising and counseling program
• provides professional development opportunities for staff and faculty
• is consonant with the values and mission of the University

To provide opportunities for students and faculty that:

• encourage scholarly activities by supporting ethical, quality, and creative research designed to refine and extend the body of knowledge that constitutes the discipline of psychology

To promote a view of psychology as a discipline that:

• can advance self-understanding as well as understanding of self in relation to society
• can impart awareness of and sensitivity to issues that affect the quality of life in society

To serve the University and the community as informed and concerned citizens.

At the completion of the program, undergraduate students should be prepared for graduate education or entry into occupations which utilize knowledge of human behavior. Accordingly, these graduates should possess:

• knowledge of current theory and data across a broad range of the discipline of psychology
  research and analytical skills to critically evaluate and conduct ethical psychological research

At the completion of the program, graduate students should be prepared for entry into doctoral programs or occupations which require application of knowledge of human behavior. Accordingly, graduates should possess:

• knowledge of current theory and data in their chosen specialty area
• advanced research and statistical skills to permit both critical evaluation of psychological research and the conduct of ethical and competent research
• where appropriate, professional skills to deliver competent and ethical psychological services
• written and oral presentation skills sufficient to effectively communicate psychological information

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