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Program objectives for a B.S. in Psychology are: a) describe the nature of psychology as a discipline b) use the concepts, language, and major theories of the discipline to account for psychological phenomena c) demonstrate knowledge and understanding representing appropriate breadth and depth in selected content areas of psychology d) describe the basic characteristics of the science of psychology e) explain different research methods used by psychologists f) design and conduct basic studies to address psychological questions using appropriate research methods (g) evaluate the appropriateness of conclusions derived from psychological research h) generalize research conclusions appropriately based on the parameters of particular research methods i) follow the APA Code of Ethics in the treatment of human and nonhuman participants in the design, data collection, interpretation, and reporting of psychological research j) use critical thinking effectively k) use reasoning to recognize, develop, defend, and criticize arguments and other persuasive appeals l) approach problems effectively m) describe major applied areas of psychology (e.g., clinical, counseling, industrial/organizational, school, health) n) identify appropriate applications of psychology in solving problems o) articulate how psychological principles can be used to explain social issues and inform public policy p) recognize the necessity for ethical behavior in all aspects of the science and practice of psychology (q) recognize and understand the importance of academic integrity (r) recognize and respect human diversity and understand that psychological explanations may vary across populations and contexts (s) assess and justify engagement with respect to civic, social, and global responsibilities (t) understand the limitations of psychological knowledge and skills.
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Required Transcripts: Applicants must arrange for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation to receive official copies of academic records of the applicants attendance at secondary school, college, university, and professional institutions of learning. These transcripts must be sent directly from the high school or college to the University of Memphis. An exception is made for those who hold the bachelors degree or its equivalent in that they need not send their secondary school records. Records should list the subjects studied and the grade, mark, or other evidence that each individual subject was completed to the satisfaction of the authorities in charge. If it is impossible for the school to send us an official copy, copies certified by an official at the American Embassy or a known world organization may be acceptable. All records must be in English. Since certificates and records filed for examination are not ordinarily returned, applicants should send certified copies if the documents in question cannot be easily replaced.Freshman Test Required: Applicants to the first year undergraduate level must submit scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). These tests are available only in English. All test scores should be sent directly from the testing agency or the high school to the University of Memphis.Required Test of English Proficiency, for Non-English Speaking Applicants: All applicants whose native language is not English or their primary education was not taught in English must demonstrate English proficiency. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are the standard methods to satisfy the English proficiency requirement. All other methods should be approved by the Office of Admissions and Orientation. The minimum overall TOEFL score considered for undergraduate admission to the University of Memphis is sixty-one (61) on the internet-based test (iIBT) or five hundred (500) on the paper-based test (PBT). The equivalent score on the IELTS is a six (6). TOEFL information may be obtained by writing: TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, U.S.A. IELTS information may be found at their website https://www.ielts.org. All test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to the University of Memphis.Outstanding high school students who have completed the sophomore year may be admitted and register for one college course per term of enrollment concurrently provided they supply evidence of the following:
