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//BS In Psychology: Forensic Psychology Degree

Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology

Outcomes

Student Outcomes (SOs)

Foundations of Psychology
Effective Communicator
Describe and differentiate schools of thought in psychology, both present and historical.
Construct logical, cohesive, and persuasive arguments.
Apply theoretical perspectives in psychology.
Locate, verify, evaluate, and correctly cite print and electronic resources.
Identify biological and psychological explanations of the brain and its functions.
Exhibit proficiency in Standard American English for academic purposes.
Demonstrate knowledge of the power and ethical ramifications of language choice and communication style.
Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking
Innovative Thinking
Apply research design principles to investigate psychological hypotheses.
Demonstrate clarity and logic in asking relevant questions and acquiring knowledge.
Incorporate technology to gather, analyze, and interpret psychological data.
Apply appropriate critical inquiry strategies (e.g., inductive and deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis) to issues and questions.
Apply critical thinking skills in solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
Make informed decisions based on historical, current, reliable, and valid information.
Interpret psychological research using sound scientific reasoning.
Effectively present ideas through written communication in psychological settings.
Effectively present ideas through oral communication in psychological settings.
Ethical and Sociocultural Responsibility
Christian Worldview
Apply ethical values and standards central to the field of psychology.
Examine the ideological foundation of the Christian worldview.
Identify violations of ethical values and standards within the historical context of psychology.
Analyze the implications of the Christian worldview as it relates to human value and dignity.
Explain causes of prejudicial attitudes and discriminatory behaviors using self-reflection as well as identification in others.

Analyze ethical decisions made from the Christian worldview.
Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry.
Examine the application of the Christian worldview within the context of discipline and vocation.
Evaluate the importance of social and cultural competence in scientific inquiry.
Assess psychological practices using a culturally sensitive worldview.
Explain how social, political, economic, and cultural information is used ethically and legally in the discipline of psychology.

Domains

Program Domains

Foundations of Psychology -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology will be able to describe and differentiate historical and present schools of thought and acquire an understanding of theoretical perspectives in psychology. In addition, they will compare biological and psychological explanations of behavior and mental processes.Domain Description
- Describe and differentiate schools of thought in psychology, both present and historical.
- Apply theoretical perspectives in psychology.

Faculty

Program Faculty

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Personal and Professional Development

Transformative Leader

Implement strategies for self-management and self-improvement.

Collaborate effectively with others to meet goals.

Compare career trajectories and roles in psychology-related professions.

Recognize leaders, the results of their styles, and rationale for differences.

Analyze independent and collaborative roles that promote effective teamwork.

Examine the consequences of choice; understand the concepts of accountability and personal responsibility.

Explain the importance of maintaining knowledge of current trends in psychology.

Encourage and motivate others to achieve their goals.

Explain the roles, responsibilities, and limitations, of Forensic Psychologists.

Articulate knowledge of individual, group, and societal behavior.

Explain how motivations, deviance, and abnormal behaviors can lead to crime.

Define personal role in a larger, diverse social context.

Differentiate between various criminological theories.

Acknowledge individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and belief systems, and interact appropriately.

Apply victim theory to explain patterns of victimization and precipitation of crime.

Use knowledge of the past to develop understandings concerning the present or future.

Evaluate artistic and literary expression and how they influence and reflect society.

Identify biological and psychological explanations of the brain and its functions.

Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology will demonstrate through various activities the required knowledge for scientific inquiry and critical thought. Activities are designed for practical application not only in the classroom but also in a real world setting. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how the scientific method is applied to research in Psychology and will be competent in forming their own conclusions and critiques regarding research in the field. Students will utilize relevant technological resources in data analysis and interpretation.

Apply research design principles to investigate psychological hypotheses.
Incorporate technology to gather, analyze, and interpret psychological data.
Apply critical thinking skills in solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
Interpret psychological research using sound scientific reasoning.
Effectively present ideas through written communication in psychological settings.
Effectively present ideas through oral communication in psychological settings.

Ethical and Sociocultural Responsibility -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology will develop an awareness of professional accountability, and will have the ability to distinguish between ethical and non-ethical practices within the field of psychology. Students will have historical knowledge of the importance of ethical and culturally sensitive practices within psychology. Students will apply psychological perspectives to the study of social relationships, ethical values, prejudicial attitudes and discriminatory behavior, and sociocultural responsibility in the context of the discipline of psychology.

Apply ethical values and standards central to the field of psychology.
Identify violations of ethical values and standards within the historical context of psychology.
Explain causes of prejudicial attitudes and discriminatory behaviors using self-reflection as well as identification in others.
Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry.
Evaluate the importance of social and cultural competence in scientific inquiry.
Assess psychological practices using a culturally sensitive worldview.
Explain how social, political, economic, and cultural information is used ethically and legally in the discipline of psychology.

Personal and Professional Development -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology will demonstrate an understanding of their personal and professional development. Students will have tools and strategies to pursue psychology-related professions and manage their own career goals. Students will be equipped with the skills needed to work independently, to function as a member of a team, and be promoters of effective collaboration.
- Implement strategies for self-management and self-improvement.
- Compare career trajectories and roles in psychology-related professions.
- Analyze independent and collaborative roles that promote effective teamwork.
- Explain the importance of maintaining knowledge of current trends in psychology.
Forensic Psychology -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology will examine the role of Forensic Scientists in the justice and psychology fields. They will also gain a knowledge of criminological and victimological theory. They will apply theories of Psychology to better understand criminal behavior and propensity.
- Explain the roles, responsibilities, and limitations, of Forensic Psychologists.
- Explain how motivations, deviance, and abnormal behaviors can lead to crime.
- Differentiate between various criminological theories.
- Apply victim theory to explain patterns of victimization and precipitation of crime.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology

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