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UMSL Cyber Start Grant for Fall 2020 - Under this scheme, F1 international students who are unable to report to campus this fall due to COVID19 are able to pay a reduced rate of tuition. • This will only be for the Fall 2020 semester as the students should be on campus in Spring 2021 paying regular rates. • Any UMSL Global scholarship awarded for Fall 2020 would be deferred until Spring 2021. • Students must be enrolled in a degree program conducive to online learning.

The Psychological Sciences involve the study of mental processes, the brain, and behavior in human and other animals. Students earning a Bachelor of Science degree in psychological sciences learn to analyze data, communicate complex information, understand human behavior and think and write scientifically. The BS degree involves the application of foundational knowledge and skills from math and the natural sciences to the study of behavior. Students can concentrate their advanced coursework in a specific disciplinary subfield, including behavioral neuroscience, child psychology, clinical psychology, health psychology/pre-health, business & work psychology.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the degree, graduates of the BS in Psychology program at UM-St. Louis will be able to:

• Demonstrate an integrative understanding of psychological concepts, theories, research, and historical trends in psychology and the prediction of behavior across the scientific subdisciplines (e.g., behavioral neuroscience, clinical, developmental, industrial/organizational, social, etc.). (Psychological Science Knowledge Base)
• Summarize and explain use of the scientific approach to solve behavioral problems and articulate how behavioral explanations rely on critical thinking, scientific reasoning, weighing evidence and tolerating ambiguity. (Critical Thinking)
• Evaluate and identify appropriate research methods in psychology and at least one other STEM discipline, including research design, data analysis (i.e., selecting, conducting, and interpreting basic statistical tests) and data interpretation. (Scientific Inquiry)
• Communicate using a variety of formats in a clear, concise way. (Communication)
• Demonstrate respect for members of diverse groups with sensitivity to issues of power, privilege and discrimination, while adopting social and ethical values that build community at local, national and global levels. (Ethical and Social Responsibility)
• Display professionalism and ownership of professional growth and learning through an evolving career development plan tailored to one’s accurate self-assessment of abilities, achievements, motivations and work habits. (Professional Development)