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Psychology
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Faculty:
Department Chairperson:
Erin O’Hea
Office: Shields Science 205
Phone: 508-565-1708
eohea@stonehill.edu
Professor:
L. Craton
J. McCoy
J. Nash
E. O’Hea
C. Poirier
Associate Professors:
N. Capezza
Assistant Professors:
K. Carriere
J. Cooper
S. Ernestus
L. Reuman
R. Rich
D. Wu
Housed in the May School of Arts and Sciences , the Department of Psychology offers a major and minor in Psychology.
Departmental Mission
The psychology department seeks to establish in students a strong foundation in the discipline, guided by faculty who serve as scholarly role models actively contributing to the field. Emphasis is placed on examining and experiencing the research that has contributed to the current understanding of human behavior, mental processes, and emotional experience. In addition to learning basic principles in the core courses, psychology majors become fully involved in the science by designing and conducting research, analyzing data, and presenting findings. Furthermore, students are given the opportunity to pursue individual interests through elective courses. The core courses and electives prepare students for graduate work and for various career paths. An appreciation of issues related to diversity, inclusion, and equity is incorporated throughout the curriculum. Finally, the department promotes student application of psychological principles for personal enrichment and for meaningful community service.
Learning Goals
Knowledge Objectives
- Knowledge of core areas of psychology (developmental, clinical, social, cognitive/brain science, multicultural/diversity, health)
- Knowledge of statistical reasoning and research methods used in psychology
- Knowledge of issues related to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Knowledge of the ethical principles that guide the professional behavior of psychologists and the ethical issues psychologists encounter in their roles as scientists and/or practitioners
Abilities Objectives
- Ability to perform an accurate and comprehensive literature search
- Ability to recognize and reflect on issues of diversity and how they relate to all areas of psychological study on an individual and systems level
- Ability to accurately perform and interpret descriptive and inferential univariate statistics
- Ability to design research and conduct appropriate tests of hypotheses
- Ability to write a research report in the style of the American Psychological Association
- Ability to critically analyze and apply psychological principles
- Ability to present research findings and theoretical information in an oral format
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