DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY
MISSION STATEMENTS
PSYCHOLOGY The Department of Psychology and Sociology offers an undergraduate
psychology major along with a minor and collateral. The purpose
of the undergraduate major is to provide students with an understanding
of psychology as the science of behavior and experience including
the major theories and issues within psychology; to emphasize
the role of the liberal arts in higher education and personal
development; to promote an appreciation for individual and cultural
diversity; to develop critical thinking skills; to develop competence
with methods of scientific research and data analysis; to assure
that students have the necessary research experiences and coursework
to undertake graduate education; and to assist students in developing
their skills in library research, scientific writing, public presentations,
and computer applications. Psychology majors will become aware
of the various career options related to the major. The program
also provides opportunities for internships in applied settings.
A major in psychology will provide students with a broad-based
education that will equip them for entry-level positions in business,
government, and a wide variety of human service organizations.
The major also prepares students who wish to pursue further education
in areas such as law, medicine, business, or seminary, as well
as psychology. The department also offers a graduate program.
SOCIOLOGY The Department of Psychology and Sociology offers a major, minor,
and collateral in sociology. The program operates in accord with
the general purpose of Francis Marion University by providing
an educational program within the liberal arts tradition by presenting
a balance of theoretical views and varied analytical orientations.
The bachelor's degree in sociology provides students with an understanding
of sociology as the scientific study of human social life. It
focuses on applying objective and systematic methods of investigation
to identify patterns of social life and to understand the processes
by which these patterns are established and changed. The program
enables students to learn to think critically, to communicate
effectively, to appreciate individual and cultural diversity,
and to develop their skills in computer applications and library
research. The program also provides students with opportunities
for internships in applied settings. A major in sociology will
provide students with a broad-based education that will prepare
them for entry-level positions in business, government, and a
wide variety of human service organizations. The major also prepares
students to pursue further education in areas such as law, medicine,
business, religion, and social services, as well as sociology.
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