If you are drawn to the scientific study of human behavior in all of its myriad manifestations, youll thrive as a psychology major at the University of New Haven. Youll learn to understand, and arrive at explanations for, a person's thoughts and emotions. Youll examine psychology from clinical, cognitive, developmental, personality, physiological, and social perspectives. Your classroom studies will then be brought to life in the laboratory and the clinic as well as in personal settings.<br><br>Knowledge Base of Psychology Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, ethical principles, and historical trends in psychology. Research Methods in Psychology Students will understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation. Critical Thinking Skills in Psychology Students will use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, reflection, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes. Communication in Psychology Students will learn how to communicate competently and in a scholarly manner about psychological concepts in writing and orally.