BACHELOR IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

This program offers a foundation in the diverse fields of psychology, social psychology and human development and behavior. The program is experience-based and it emphasizes the reciprocity of knowledge and direct application. This major can be directly applied in multiple areas of business and corporate operations, because of the breadth of its offerings. It also has direct and immediate application in human services positions. The program also provides direct insights into group interactions and communications. Upon completion of this program, students will have acquired broad knowledge of the major trends and theories in social psychology, along with a thorough understanding of its context and methods. Students will be able to discuss and apply theories of social interaction to their daily life in areas like learning, memory, cognition, development, personality, social processes, group behavior, leadership, attitudes, perception and psychopathology.

The purpose of this program is to introduce students to the field of psychology as a scientific discipline. The program will survey the broad spectrum of topics in psychology, such as learning, memory, cognition, development, personality, social processes and psychopathology. Emphasis will be on theory and application of psychology to everyday life.