Psychology | Idaho State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Learning StrategiesReading ComprehensionSpeakingInstructingActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingActive Learning

Knowledge

PsychologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingSociology and AnthropologyMathematics

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionFluency of IdeasProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as abnormal psycho
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Mentor other faculty members.

Technology

Medical softwareComputer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersEye tracking systemsHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllers

Work Values

AchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsIndependenceSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1066.00	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Departmental teaching philosophy and curriculum architecture — set strategic direction for across all psychology degree programs, aligning content with institutional mission and accreditation standards.
Faculty recruitment and hiring processes — lead end-to-end, designing selection criteria, conducting candidate evaluations, and making final recommendations to ensure program excellence.
Junior and mid-career faculty development — mentor systematically through observation, feedback, and structured professional development initiatives within the department.
Research culture and scholarly productivity — cultivate at an organizational level by securing external funding, establishing laboratory infrastructure, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Departmental assessment and program review cycles — direct, synthesizing outcome data across courses and student cohorts to drive continuous improvement at the program and institutional level.
Institutional academic policies, curriculum committees, and accreditation bodies — represent the psychology department in strategic engagement, advocating for resource allocation and programmatic recognition.
Graduate training pipelines including doctoral supervision, teaching mentorship, and professional socialization — oversee comprehensively, producing scholars and practitioners who advance the discipline.
Field-wide knowledge integration across psychology, counseling, neuroscience, and social science — demonstrate at an authoritative level, publishing influential work and shaping discourse at national conferences.
Organizational coordination across faculty, administrative staff, and external stakeholders — exercise to sustain high-functioning departmental operations and strategic academic partnerships.
Ethics, integrity, and intellectual curiosity — model at the highest standard across teaching, research, and service activities, establishing the cultural norms that define the department's scholarly identity.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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