Psychology Department
Bridges Hall 360, (218) 477-2802
Chair: Christine Malone
Faculty: Rochelle Bergstrom, Magdalene Chalikia, Mary Dosch, Richard Kolotkin, Olivia Melroe, Elizabeth Nawrot, Gary Nickell, Margaret Potter, Lisa Stewart

The Psychology Department offers an undergraduate major and minor in psychology. An important aspect of the program is the science/research orientation built into the curriculum. Students may specialize in areas emphasizing preparation for graduate school or for work in the profession at the bachelor’s degree level. MATH 127 College Algebra or an equivalent for LASC Goal 4 is recommended prior to taking PSY 230.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Students can demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
• Students can understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Students can respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
• Students can understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
• Students are able to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline.
• Students can demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes.
• Students can demonstrate effective writing skills in various formats (e.g., informing, defending, explaining, persuading, arguing, teaching).
• Students can recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.