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2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Department of Psychology


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Chair
John McNulty

Professors
Michael Basso, Director of Graduate Studies in Clinical Psychology
Joanne Davis
Allan Harkness
Elana Newman
Jamie Rhudy
Robert Tett, Director of Graduate Studies in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Associate Professors
Bradley Brummel, Director of Undergraduate Studies in Psychology
Lisa Cromer
John McNulty
Anupama Narayan

Applied Associate Professor
Joanna Shadlow

Assistant Professors
David Fisher
Jennifer Ragsdale

The aims of the undergraduate major in psychology are several:

  • To develop a scientific understanding of human behavior and experience, to develop critical thinking skills;
  • To learn how psychological knowledge is generated; and
  • To apply psychological principles to the solution of human problems.

A student who completes the psychology curriculum receives a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and preparation for a career in teaching, business, or law, as well as for graduate work in clinical, applied, or academic psychology. A psychology minor complements any line of study. Psychology courses also contribute to a major in organizational studies, a minor in early childhood intervention, and the major and minor in women’s and gender studies. The Department of Psychology is also part of two interdisciplinary institutes: the Institute for Biochemical and Psychological Study of Individual Differences and The University of Tulsa Institute for Trauma, Adversity, and Justice. Psychology majors are encouraged to take part in activities beyond their formal course work such as participating in faculty research labs and institutes, engaging in independent research projects, departmental colloquia, the Psi Chi National Honor Society and service learning in community settings.

Learning Objectives

Students who complete the undergraduate program will demonstrate a knowledge base of major experimental findings and theoretical perspectives in psychology.

  • Apply basic research methods, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation;
  • Pursue post-baccalaureate education or enter the workforce; and
  • Apply psychological principles to personal, social, organizational, and diversity issues (i.e., Identify appropriate applications of psychology in solving problems such as the origins and treatment of abnormal behavior, tests and measurement, and psychology-based interventions while recognizing the sociocultural contexts that influence individual differences in beliefs, values, and interactions.).

Programs

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    Courses

      Psychology

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