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Assessment

PROGRAMS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

165 - Psychology - BS Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts in psychology.
  2. Students will evaluate information using the scientific approach.
  3. Students will effectively communicate scientific findings.

256 - Early Childhood Administration - Certificate Outcomes

  1. Students will recognize young children's characteristics and needs.
  2. Students will recognize multiple interacting influences on children's development to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for all children..
  3. Students will recognize elements of a developmentally-appropriate classroom that connect with professional standards of early learning.
  4. Students will identify effective communication strategies with families to build positive reciprocal relationships.

356 - Family & Child Studies - BS Outcomes

  1. Students will explain child development and learning theories.
  2. Students will describe family dynamics, strengths, and weaknesses.
  3. Students will analyze information on children and families in diverse cultural and family structural settings.
  4. Students will apply knowledge of how children and their families interact with social institutions..

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600 - Mental Health - MA Outcomes

  1. Students will apply ethical principles in decision making.
  2. Students will evaluate evidence-based methods for the effective delivery of mental health services.
  3. Students will evaluate best practices and research methodologies in the mental health field.

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601 - Alcohol and Drug Counseling - Certificate

  1. Students will examine theories related to drug and alcohol counseling.
  2. Students will evaluate techniques related to drug and alcohol counseling.

610 - Behavioral Sciences - MS Outcomes

  1. Students will apply and analyze ethical principles in the behavioral sciences.
  2. Students will analyze and evaluate research principles in the behavioral sciences.
  3. Students will apply and analyze theories, methods, and findings in the behavioral sciences.

University Success Courses -Outcomes 

  1. Students will apply effective study strategies in the areas of note taking and active reading in alignment with HLC Criterion 3.
  2. Students will explain personal responsibility and self-management in relationship to their academic success.
  3. Students will identify Cameron University resources, policies, and services.
  4. Students who are enrolled in UNIV 1001 will enroll in the subsequent semester.