Summary of Goals Achieved In my journey through various psychology courses, I have achieved numerous goals outlined by the American Psychological Association (APA), which has equipped me with valuable skills and knowledge for my future endeavors. Goal 1 of APA, focusing on knowledge based in psychology, was addressed through courses like Psy 101: General Psychology, Psy 240: Psychology Health Behavior, Psy 321: Diversity and Ethics, Psy 266: Developmental Psychology, and Psy 270: Social Psychology. These courses provide a foundational understanding of psychological principles, ranging from basic concepts to the complexities of human development and health …show more content…
Goal 2 of the APA focuses on scientific inquiry and critical thinking. Overall, I only thought one class really seemed to fit into this goal. Psy 376: Psychology Research and Writing used all of the sub goals, more specifically sub goal 2.4, as this class is a research based class involving creating our own research topic. Goal 3 of the APA overlooks the ethical and social responsibility of a diverse world. For this goal I thought of Psy 100: Human Sexuality, Psy 321: Diversity and Ethics, Psy 485: Psychology and Society, and Psy 376. All of these courses fulfilled the sub goals and Psy 376 mostly focused on sub goal 3.1. These courses facilitated discussion on ethical dilemmas, cultural diversity, and the social implications of psychological research and practice, fostering an awareness of ethical issues within the field of psychology. Goal 4 of APA is communication. Goal 4 wants students to demonstrate competence in writing, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. The specific classes that I thought filled these requirements were Psy 375: Psychology Statistics, Psy 376, and Psy 384: Interviewing Skills. When looking at the sub goals for these courses, specifically Psy 375 and 376, …show more content…
Psy 376 looked at the majority of the subgoals, helping me enhance my research and writing skills for success in any psychology career. Psy 384: Interviewing Skills mostly focused on being able to effectively conduct interviews on a one on one basis. Finally, Psy 484: Field Work in Psychology provides hands-on experience through an internship which enhances sub goal 5.5, developing a meaningful professional direction after graduation. Overall, I believe I was able to hit all 5 APA goals for undergraduate psychology through a combination of diverse coursework and hands-on experiences. Each course has contributed to my growth and development as a psychology major, equipping me with the knowledge, skills, and ethical framework necessary to succeed in the field. Evaluation of Strengths and Weaknesses It’s reassuring to see the results of my efforts in my psychology classes are recognized as a significant process. While I’ve found a strong footing in understanding psychological concepts, I’ve encountered a notable obstacle in mastering psychology statistics, even though I had taken basic college