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UMUC's Bachelor of Science in Psychology provides students
with a knowledge base of theory, research, and practice in
psychological sciences. The curriculum enables students to
use the principles of psychology and prepares students for
graduate study or for careers in professions for which psychological
training is crucial. This major also introduces students to
the basis of collaborative and professional relationships
within psychology and identifies the foundations and delivery
systems of the mental health profession.
Intended Program Outcomes
The student who graduates with a major in psychology will
be able to
- Apply major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical
findings, and historical trends in psychology to prepare
for graduate studies or careers in which psychological training
is relevant.
- Apply basic knowledge of research methodology, statistics,
measurement, guidelines, ethical standards, laws, and regulations
to design, participate in, and evaluate research in a variety
of contexts.
- Apply knowledge of human behavior to inform personal
growth, communicate effectively, solve problems, make decisions,
and interact with individuals, communities, and organizations.
code.
- Use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry,
and (where possible) appropriate technology and the scientific
approach to solve problems related to current and emerging
trends within the domains of psychology.
- Value diversity and different perspectives, tolerate
ambiguity, and act ethically to communicate appropriately
with various sociocultural and international populations.
Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from a regionally accredited
high school or have completed the General Educational Development
(GED) exams with a total score of at least 2250 and no individual
score less than 410.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified
by the State Council for Higher Education for Virginia. UMUC
is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.
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