12-13

30-31
BA in
Psychology
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this program students
will be able to:
• Describe the nature of psychology as a discipline
• Describe the basic characteristics of the scientific
method as it applies to psychology
• Follow the APA Code of Ethics in the treatment of
human and nonhuman participants in the design,
data collection, interpretation, and reporting of
psychological research.
• Seek and evaluate scientific evidence for
psychological claims.
• Understand the values in psychology
• Learn how to implement psychological knowledge,
skills and values in occupational pursuits in a variety
of settings.
Skills Outcomes:
As a result of completing this program, students
should have acquired the following skills and values:
• Effective writing and oral communication skills,
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and
personal development,
• Quantitative and qualitative literacy,
• Socio-cultural and international awareness.
Teaching and Learning Methods:
The program is delivered in a variety of ways,
including lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials.
Students are expected to study primary and secondary
texts, and to be exposed to up-dated materials.
Assessment:
A variety of methods of assessing your progress are
used including essays, reports, critical analyses,
presentations and exams. Some of these may also be
prepared as a group as well as individually.
Possible Career Options:
Students who complete the UNYP/Empire State
College undergraduate program can follow many
career options such as human services specialists,
personnel analysts, management consultants, or
continue their studies in a Master's program in a
variety of areas of research or become licensed
psychologists-psychotherapists, or counselors.
Further Study Options:
The entry qualifications for graduate studies differ
from university to university; however the
SUNY/Empire State College degree is accepted by
most universities most univerities around the world.
Competitive universities, in addition to the degree
itself, usually require a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If you are
interested in pursuing opportunities for study abroad,
you are encouraged to contact your advisor early on
your studies at UNYP.