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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Psychology Certificate
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This 18-credit hour graduate certificate is designed for those students interested in gaining a general overview of psychology at the graduate level. Students applying to the program without a background in psychology will be required to complete PY 600 Advanced General Psychology as one of the required courses. Students may use the courses completed in the certificate program toward a graduate degree in the Department of Psychology.
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Graduate Psychology Certificate Courses (18 hours)
Select remaining credit hours from the following courses
Outcomes
- Scientific Reasoning and Research Skills: Students will demonstrate an understanding of how scientific methodologies are employed in psychology to describe, explain, predict, and influence behavior and mental processes.
- Psychological Knowledge: Students will demonstrate content knowledge in psychology, describe important concepts and theories, and explain how these are interrelated.
- Application of Psychological Principles: Students will apply psychological concepts and theories.
Assessment
The outcomes for the graduate psychology degree programs will be assessed through a combination of written and performance examinations and assignments in addition to instructor evaluations and reviews. These outcomes will be outlined in detail in individual course syllabi. Select courses will be mapped to program outcomes, and signature assessments will be collected for the evaluation of learning.
Note
If a student wishes to attain multiple certificates, nine unique credit hours must be taken in each certificate program.
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