Psychology is the study of human behavior and the psychological, social, and biological processes related to that behavior.

At UC Santa Cruz, our psychology curricula foster an understanding of the whole person in the context of their lived experience. Our work is grounded in both basic science and real-world issues, with practical applications for individuals, families, schools, institutions, technological innovation, and public policy. We maintain a collaborative research environment that engages students in vital ways.

Mga Resulta ng Pagkatuto ng Programa

Students who complete the psychology major should demonstrate competency in:

✔ Application of knowledge with critical thinking skills. Students should be able to use critical thinking to evaluate and interpret evidence, and to apply psychological concepts, theories, and research findings to individual, social, and cultural issues.

✔  Application of research methods with values and integrity. Students should be able to apply basic research methods in psychology, with sensitivity to ethical principles.

✔ Communication skills. Students should be able to demonstrate effective communication skills following professional conventions in psychology appropriate to purpose and context.

✔ Awareness of sociocultural diversity and societal inequality. Students should be able to understand the complexity of sociocultural diversity and societal inequality in the inquiry and analysis of psychological issues.