Psychology (BA) | Point 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: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Graduate and advanced undergraduate lectures across the full psychology curriculum — design and deliver autonomously, integrating cutting-edge research into content on topics from work motivation to therapy and counseling.
Complex classroom discussions involving contested theories and empirical debates — moderate with expertise, using deductive and inductive reasoning to guide students toward rigorous analytical conclusions.
Comprehensive student assessment systems — develop, validate, and administer across lecture, laboratory, and seminar contexts, ensuring alignment with program-level learning outcomes.
Emerging developments across psychology sub-disciplines — synthesize continuously through journal review, conference attendance, and professional network engagement, translating findings into updated instructional content.
Doctoral and master's-level research projects — supervise independently, providing substantive methodological and theoretical guidance through all stages from design to thesis defense.
Internship and field placement programs — oversee and coordinate, evaluating student professional development against accreditation and program competency standards.
Interdisciplinary course content drawing on sociology, biology, and communications — construct and teach autonomously, demonstrating broad knowledge integration across related academic domains.
Scholarly writing and grant proposal development — produce at a high level of proficiency, contributing original research to peer-reviewed publications and supporting departmental research goals.
Non-routine pedagogical challenges such as underperforming students or curriculum gaps — identify and resolve using problem sensitivity and judgment to implement evidence-based instructional interventions.
Systems analysis and evaluation methods — apply to assess program effectiveness and recommend data-informed curricular changes within a postsecondary psychology department.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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