Program learning outcomes D. demonstrate knowledge of research methods and ethical considerations in conducting research.
PSYCHOLOGY – PSYCH Associate in arts in psychology for transfer Students completing the program will be able to...
A. identify the major theoretical orientations in psychology and demonstrate knowledge of basic psychological concepts regarding behavior and mental processes.
B. demonstrate knowledge of research methods, ethical considerations in conducting research, and effective use of the American Psychological Association (APA) style in presenting information.
E. utilize critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate complex social issues. F. utilize data to study social phenomena.
G. make connections between individuals’ lives, their biographies and their social context.
SPANISH – SPAN
C. utilize critical thinking skills to analyze, evaluate, and make decisions concerning complex contemporary issues in psychology.
Associate in arts degree Spanish
E. apply psychological principles to the development of interpersonal, occupational, and social skills, and life-long personal growth.
Students completing the program will be able to...
D. recognize the complexity of social, cultural, and international diversity.
F. demonstrate understanding of major theories, concepts, and research findings in selected content areas of psychology, such as lifespan development, personality and social psychology, neuroscience, and abnormal psychology.
Certificate of achievement Spanish A. comprehend a spoken dialogue in the target language.
B. identify the present, past and future tenses in a written paragraph. C. interpret cultural behavior.
SPECIAL EDUCATION – SPEDU RUSSIAN – RUSS
Associate in arts degree Special education paraeducator/instructional assistant
Certificate of achievement Russian Students completing the program will be able to...
A. comprehend a spoken dialogue in the target language.
B. identify the present, past and future tenses in a written paragraph. C. interpret cultural behavior.
Certificate of achievement Special education paraeducator/instructional assistant Students completing the program will be able to...
A. analyze state and federal legislation pertaining to general and special education. B. use a variety of instruction strategies and materials that respect individual differences.
SOCIOLOGY – SOCIO
C. understand how culture affects relationships among children, families, and schooling.
Associate in arts in sociology for transfer Students completing the program will be able to... A. define and apply sociological concepts.
B. identify, explain and provide possible solutions to social problems. C. identify and apply the major theoretical paradigms, functionalist, conflict and interactionist perspectives to analyze social and cultural issues.
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