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Liberal Studies B.A.-Psychology
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Liberal Studies B.A.: Psychology
Students majoring in psychology develop the skills to study human behavior and the human mind. In addition to social services jobs, psychology graduates develop skills and training for work in community mental health centers, vocational rehabilitation offices, and correctional programs.
The Psychology program emphasizes development of communication and interpersonal skills enabling students to work in marketing, case management and government welfare agencies. After completing core courses in the psychology major, Finlandia's Psychology program allows students to concentrate in psychology or substance abuse counseling.
Learning Outcomes Liberal Studies: Psychology graduates will be able to do the
following: 1.
Develop effective communication skills to establish and
maintain relationships with peers,
clients and supervisors. 2.
Understand socio-economic factors and cultural
influences that impact client behavior. 3.
Understand the principles of ethical decision making. 4.
Integrate and evaluate ideas across socioeconomic,
racial, and cultural spectra. 5.
Understand the basic skills of interpersonal
counseling. 6.
Understand human psychological development, assessment
and evaluation, behavior modification,
interviewing, and clinical psychology. 7.
Make observations, inferences, determine relationships,
and draw conclusions in the preparation of
psychological reports. 8.
Become familiar with community, state, and federal
agencies that aid individuals with mental health and
disability needs.
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