心理学理学学士

心理学科学学士学位（BS）的目的是为学生准备心理学和相关领域的研究生课程。主题包括压力和创伤，学习和记忆的神经基础，对心理和身体健康的社会和生物学影响，儿童的生长发育以及心理障碍的诊断和治疗。学生评估和解释数据并获得进行研究的动手经验。选修课程可用于专门研究心理学和相关领域的许多领域，例如神经科学。该学位为学生准备了一系列领域的研究生学习和就业机会，包括临床心理学，心理学的研究和实验领域（例如认知科学和行为神经科学）以及相关领域（例如医学和神经科学）。
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is designed to prepare students for graduate study in psychology and related fields. Topics include stress and trauma, neural basis of learning and memory, social and biological influences on mental and physical health, growth and development of children, and diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. Students evaluate and interpret data and gain hands-on experience conducting research. Elective courses may be used to specialize in a number of areas of psychology and related fields such as neuroscience. The degree prepares students for graduate study and employment in a range of fields, including clinical psychology, research and experimental areas of psychology such as cognitive science and behavioral neuroscience, and related fields such as medicine and neuroscience.<br><br>Program Learning Outcomes<br><br>Graduates of this program will be able to:<br><br> Describe the basic theoretical perspectives, principles, concepts, empirical findings and historical trends in psychology.<br> Understand and use fundamental data analysis techniques.<br> Understand and apply basic research methods/tools in psychology and evaluate the adequacy of research designs.<br> Write effectively in the discipline.<br> Recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.