SIS Department Psychology Course Learning Outcomes
(modified 3 January 2007)

PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology:

Students will be able to

1. Describe the basic theories, principles, and concepts of psychology as they relate to behaviors and mental processes.

2. Apply psychological theories, principles, and concepts to everyday life, including industry and organizations.

3. Make sense of their environment as it relates to their mental and behavioral functioning.

4. Compare and contrast materials from, and information about, other cultures.

PSYC 3101 Int'l Social Psychology:

Students will be able to:

1. Describe basic elements in the field of social psychology by examining theories, principles, and concepts on a domestic and international level.

2. Understand how social psychology theories, principles, and concepts may be applied to real-life situations on a domestic and international level.

3. Recognize how living in his/her social world affects other people's thoughts, feelings, and actions and vice versa on a domestic and international level.

4. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences of people who are members of different ethnic, racial, and other demographic groups.