Student Learning Outcomes: Psychology Dimension

GOAL: MHS graduates will demonstrate an understanding of psychological theory and its impact on individual, group, organizational and community change.

Objectives:

I/II. Students will be able to

• Follow the steps in the scientific method.
• Accurately interpret a research article from a professional psychology journal.
• Demonstrate mastery of the major theories of human development by applying them to their own life.

III. Students will be able to

• Demonstrate an understanding of groups as small systems through in-class and out-of-class group projects.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the functionality within groups including roles and dimensions of through in-class and out-of-class group projects.
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to use group dynamics effectively

IV/ V.  Students will be able to

• Demonstrate a systematic approach to understanding the context, nature, and dimensions of change as they relate to organizational behavior and programs.