College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Psychology

Bachelor of Science

About This Program

Purpose

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Psychology provides a solid, broad-based education for students preparing for a career in the helping professions, organizations, business, or government. Successful students will also be able to continue their formal education at the graduate level.

Program Policies

The program includes courses in the theory and application of psychology and psychological principles. Students will develop an understanding of the following: normal life span development, personality development, abnormal development, prevention, group behavior, cultural variations, research methods and design, and ethical and professional issues. Students will develop specific knowledge and skills that have broad application to many working environments. In addition, knowledge from other disciplines will enhance and broaden the student’s perspective and capabilities as a working practitioner.

Overall, the classroom courses provide a blend of theory and application. Students also have the option to explore internship opportunities throughout the community in a wide variety of settings to provide experiences in applying knowledge and skills. In addition, the General Education Requirements courses, required of all Wilmington University undergraduates, provide a well-rounded academic foundation. The program is offered, with day and evening classes, at New Castle, Dover, and Georgetown, Delaware, and in New Jersey at the Burlington County College and Cumberland County College campuses.

Program Competencies

    Knowledge:

    Demonstrate the ability to define and explain theory and application within the discipline of Psychology with regard to:

  1. Change and development at individual and group levels.
  2. Individual differences and group variation.
  3. Micro- and macro-level processes involving individuals and groups.
  4. Empirical and ethical issues related to the systematic study of individual and group processes.

    5. Skills: Related to the discipline of Psychology

  5. Demonstrate effective oral and written presentation skills.
  6. Demonstrate effective critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  7. Demonstrate the ability to conceptualize, plan, implement, analyze, and report formal inquiry in psychology.
  8. Demonstrate effective utilization of current technologies.
  9. Demonstrate the ability, skills and flexible thinking necessary to explore the various applications of psychology in the real world, including career options.

    10. Personal and Professional Development

  10. Demonstrate an awareness of one’s strengths and limitations; interests; aptitudes; values; goals; commitment to self-directedness, self-discipline, and planning for present and lifelong learning, career identification, and development.
  11. Demonstrate an awareness of self in relation to others, including effective interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work in teams.
  12. Demonstrate an awareness and respect for diversity and multiculturalism in a pluralistic society.

Minimum Grade Policy

The Psychology program has set a minimum passing grade of "C-" for program core courses. Students receiving a grade lower than "C-" in any required course must retake that course.

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2012-2013 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2012 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.