$51,050/Yr
Students actively engage with a rigorous academic program that includes comprehensive coursework, internships, and student-faculty research. Ultimately, and in an ethical manner, our students will contribute to the knowledge base of psychology and apply psychological principles to everyday life.
Learning Goals
Students who complete a major in psychology at Beloit will:
Acquire a Knowledge Base in Psychological Science
- be aware of the major theories, concepts, principles, perspectives, and historical trends of the? discipline
- achieve fluency in the language of the discipline
- understand the evolving nature of psychological knowledge
Be Able to Evaluate Claims and Evidence
- be able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of different sources of knowledge
- recognize that knowledge is generated within a particular historical and cultural context
- be aware of common thinking fallacies and techniques to avoid them
- be appropriately skeptical of claims made by others
Be Proficient in Research Methods and Statistics
- understand the scientific method and its key concepts (e.g., reliability, validity, operational definitions)
- be able to design and conduct studies using various research methodologies
- be able to use and interpret descriptive and inferential statistical procedures
- be able to use SPSS to analyze data
- comply with professional standards for the ethical treatment of research participants and laboratory animals
Acquire Professional Communication Skills
- be able to communicate clearly in all standard professional modes (oral presentations, formal writing, and research posters)
- be able to summarize and synthesize psychological literature
- be able to communicate research findings clearly, using both words and numbers
- be proficient in the use of APA style
Demonstrate Information Literacy
- be able to locate information found in text-based or electronic sources
- be able to evaluate the credibility of sources (e.g., peer-reviewed vs. non peer-reviewed)
Exhibit Sound Values and Judgment
- recognize the necessity for ethical behavior in all aspects of the science and practice of psychology (e.g., avoid plagiarism and conflicts of interest)
- be open to new ideas and perspectives
- avoid bias and prejudice in one's thinking
- be able to disagree with ideas civilly and constructively
- tolerate ambiguity and acknowledge that most issues are complex and best understood within a multi-disciplinary framework
Apply Psychological Knowledge Effectively
- be able to apply psychological principles to one's everyday life
- consult with professional psychologists when appropriate
- be able to articulate how psychological principles can be used to address social issues and inform public policy in a multicultural, global context
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Regular Decision Application Deadline | |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Submit official transcripts of high school and other education completed
- Submit a recommendation letter
- Applicants may complete an interview
- Submitting SAT/ACT score is optional
- Submit English Language Proficiency test scores
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum 80 in ibt;
- IELTS: minimum 6.5
- Duolingo: minimum 115
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Microsoft Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeTuition-Fee-Waiver | |
Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123 | Scholarship per student$ 500/Yr$500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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