Contact Information
Westmont College
Psychology Department
955 La Paz Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108-1099
805.565.6071
Fax: 805.565.6116 programreview@westmont.edu
PROGRAM REVIEW & IMPROVEMENT
Student Learning Standards: Research and Technology
Introduction
Students will have the skills and critical understanding necessary to make use of appropriate technologies in accessing, evaluating and communicating information. In addition, they will possess the critical capacities necessary to evaluate the impact of technology on their work and in the world—understanding both the possibilities and limitations of technology.
Student Learning Outcomes
Discernment. Students will learn to discern the quality and appropriate use of a full range of databases and other sources of information.
Research and Documentation. Students will be familiar with appropriate research and bibliographic guides, equipment, and professional documentation standards in their major area of study.
Organization and Communication. Students will develop basic skills in word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and presentation software appropriate to their major.
Integrity. Students will be committed to integrity in the use of research materials, research methodologies, and documentation.
Ethical Issues. Students are sensitive to a range of moral and ethical issues raised by technology--including privacy, respect for fellow users online, equity of access, and various addictions.
Possibilities and Limitations. Students are sensitive to the limitations and possibilities of technology for human well-being.
