Psychology
Department Chair, Randy L. Cronk
Faculty
Colleen S. Bryan, PhD
Randy L. Cronk, PhD
LeeAnn H. M. Couts, PhD
Carla F. Swallow, MA
Psychology Program Objectives
The courses and curriculum of the psychology program are designed to achieve the following student outcomes:
- demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, theories, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
- develop the knowledge, skills, and values consistent with a liberal arts education.
- respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
- weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline.
- develop an understanding of the relationships and connections between Christian faith and the discipline of psychology as a social and applied science.