Demonstrate knowledge about the science of psychology

Demonstrate knowledge about the science of psychology (Learning Objective)

Psychology General Education Course (PSY 105: General Psychology): Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

The Department follows NM HED Area IV and UNM Area 4 Competencies for Social and Behavioral Sciences. General Psychology sets three goals for our students:

Students will demonstrate acquisition of both factual knowledge and the ability to conceptualize and apply this knowledge to their own behavior, to ways of interacting with others, and to their roles in culture and society.

Describe how psychologists conduct research and test hypotheses (Learning Objective )

Critically evaluate empirical articles (Learning Objective)

Demonstrate knowledge of research methods by writing using APA format (Learning Objective 4)