2009-2010 - Bowie State University

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
MAJOR CONCENTRATION DEGREE
OFFERED
PSYCHOLOGY
BA, BS
Chair:
Professors:
Associate Professors:
Assistant Professors:
Lecturers:
Cheryl H. Blackman
Jesse H. Ingram
Cheryl H. Blackman, Patricia Westerman
John Bryant, Katrina Kardiasmenos, Ometha Lewis‐Jack
Cornelia Brooks
MISSION
The Department of Psychology is committed to the mission, goals, and objectives of the University. The
department prepares students for leadership in a global community through the development of their
knowledge and skills in the history and theories of psychology, human development, and understanding
of individual differences. Research and field experiences prepare students for graduate education and
professions in psychology.
GOALS
1. To provide a high quality education to students so that they are prepared to enter graduate or
professional schools.
2. To prepare students for graduate studies by providing a general psychology experience that
includes theoretical and practical knowledge about the discipline.
3. To provide a well‐planned sequence of field experiences in diverse settings that enable students
to relate professional knowledge to the understanding of self, others, societies, and cultures at
large.
4. To create and foster an environment for research among faculty and encourage student
research under the supervision of the faculty.
5. To maintain a rigorous program through expansion and continuous revision of the
undergraduate curricula.
6. To provide relevant service courses to the University community.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Department offers two degree programs in Psychology: a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Bachelor of
Arts (BA). These programs are designed to prepare students for graduate school in major areas of
Psychology such as Clinical, Developmental, Experimental, and Social. Also, they meet the academic
needs of students who are preparing for careers in health and education. Professionally‐oriented
courses, research experiences, practica, and close faculty‐student mentoring are emphasized as a means
of enabling students to reach their academic and professional goals.
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