Psychology Courses at University of Michigan Dearborn

The University of Michigan Dearborn Department of Psychology provides programs that border on the natural sciences such as biology and physiology, and shares interest with social science disciplines such as sociology and anthropology. With the goal of understanding, predicting, and modifying behaviour and psychological processes, psychologists must include in their studies a variety of perspectives.

These programs offer:

• Knowledge Base of Psychology: Demonstrate a familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
• Research Methods in Psychology: Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation; be capable of navigating various technologies for obtaining information, conducting literature reviews, collecting data, and analyzing data.
• Critical Thinking Skills in Psychology: Respect and use critical and creative thinking, sceptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behaviour and mental processes.
• Application of Psychology: Understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues; be capable of applying psychological principles and knowledge for the purpose of self-improvement and self?development.