Psychology is the scientific
study of behavior and mental processes. The Psychology Program
at Hawaii Pacific University provides students with an understanding
of the theoretical approaches and research methods applicable
to both laboratory and real-world settings. The program emphasizes
the role of the liberal arts and critical thinking in higher
education, the student's personal development and an appreciation
of individual differences and cultural diversity.
To achieve the mission of the psychology program, students
study a range of topics that expose them to a variety of methodologies
and laboratory experiences that will enable them to evaluate,
interpret and solve problems in the workplace, at home and
in their community. Course topics may include human and animal
learning, cognition and behavior, child and adult development,
normal and abnormal behavior, addictions, neuroscience, and
the applications of psychology to business, education and
health. The curriculum emphasizes active learning, fieldwork
and research within an international environment that prepares
students for graduate study in psychology and/or a broad range
of entry-level positions in psychology and the community.
心理学プログラムの概要
At the heart of the Psychology program at Hawai‘i
Pacific University is its delivery of a solid foundation of course
work and the flexibility it affords students to focus on special
areas of study. The psychology faculty’s mission is to prepare and
to inspire students to be active as both scholars and practitioners
in the field of psychology. By seeking a better understanding of
the human condition, our psychology graduates will have the knowledge
and the skills to help make positive changes in the world.
The faculty provides a strong undergraduate level
series of courses that focus on the foundations of psychological
principles and methodology. We feel that such a focus will help
to prepare students for admission into graduate programs as well
as prepare them for an entry - level position in the human services
and mental-health fields.
In addition, students may choose to enroll in courses
that are designed to enhance personal growth and explore the interpersonal,
cultural, and environmental concerns of our time. Students are encouraged
to integrate the requirements of the program with their own interests
and sense of purpose. Psychology faculty make every effort to cultivate
and encourage students’ imaginations, insights, and a respect for
the spirit of inquiry that has fueled the field of psychology.
The Psychology program strives to engage students with every opportunity
to express their ideas and investigations through writing, in-class
experiences, and fieldwork. They receive opportunities to work closely
with faculty on research projects. They are also encouraged to participate
in a variety of community-service programs. These fieldwork placements
provide students with opportunities to explore the professional
worlds of psychology.
As a function of the University’s unique multicultural environment,
students are encouraged to explore their basic values as well as
those values of people from other parts of the world. This multiculturalism
is incorporated into the curriculum and into extracurricular cross-cultural
projects.
Psychology
Program Objectives
Students who complete the psychology program will be able to:
Possess basic knowledge in the subject areas of the field, including
development, personality, social, and cross-cultural.
Define and discuss the major paradigms of psychology: psychodynamic,
biological, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic.
Have learned the experimental and non-experimental methods
by which research is conducted, including data collection, analysis,
and interpretation (to include the use of statistical software).
Demonstrate a reflective understanding of the relationships
between issues of psychological well-being and broader social,
environmental, political, and philosophical issues and their implications
for responsible cittizenship.
Be prepared for graduate study or professional activity with
respect to analytic competence, ethical practice, and compassion.
Bachelor
of Arts
Major: Psychology （Speech Concentration）
GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (51-53 semester credits)
At
least six required core courses from the list above, in addition to
six courses in one of the three concentrations indicated as Concentration
I, II, or III.
Concentration
I: Personal Growth and Counseling (All courses)
Human Development I: Conception through
Adolescence; or PSY
3111 Human Development II: Adulthood, Aging, and Death (the one
not taken as the major course requirement)
