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APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major |
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APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major
2007, American Psychological Association
Link: http://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/about/psymajor-guidelines.pdf
The APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major (hereinafter referred to as the Guidelines) captures a set of optimal expectations for performance at the completion of the baccalaureate degree by students who major in psychology. The document outlines 10 goals and suggested learning outcomes that represent reasonable departmental expectations for the undergraduate psychology major across educational contexts. The goals are divided into two major categories:
- Knowledge, skills, and values consistent with the science and application of psychology
- Knowledge, skills, and values consistent with liberal arts education that are further developed in psychology
Although the Guidelines can aid in curriculum design, goal setting, and assessment planning, faculty are encouraged to consider local
factors, such as institutional and departmental missions and student characteristics, in their application. In this spirit, broad discussion of the
document can facilitate departmental leadership in designing programs distinctively suited to the institution's mission and students' needs while attending to good practice benchmarks.
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