Psychology Concentration
Joseph Abbott, PhD, Chair
Phone: (419) 995-8856
Email: abbott.j@RhodesState.edu
Office: 145E Tech Edu Lab
The Psychology concentration is for the student who intends to either pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology or related mental health or public service discipline at a four-year college or university or to seek entry-level employment in human service settings and mental health facilities. Psychology offers a window into the way people think, feel. and behave. The Psychology curriculum is designed to ensure that students acquire the skills they need to understand human behavior and develop strong writing and critical thinking skills. To complete the concentration, students must complete the Associate of Science distribution requirements and an additional 12 credit hours of courses listed in the concentration.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate effective communication in reading and writing.
2. Apply critical thinking across the disciplines.
3. Utilize technological skills and knowledge to achieve academic and work-related goals.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of human culture.
5. Synthesize quantitative data and apply mathematics to solve problems.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of natural science processes and laboratory competence.
7. Integrate competencies 1-6 into a comprehensive research application.
8. Demonstrate abilities that enhance professional values