PSY 489 Senior Assessment (2 credits) should be taken in a student's last academic quarter.  The class is designed to help prepare the student for their next professional steps. It also allows the Department to assess student learning in the major and provides information used to improve our programs and courses.

As part of PSY 498 Senior Assessment, psychology majors must complete:

1. The Psychology Major Test.  Students take the Psychology Major Test in PSY 200 Intro to the Major and PSY 498 Senior Assessment, allowing the Department to compare each student's knowledge gains during their time in the major.

The following items are currently NOT REQUIRED during the 2020-2021 Academic Year due to COVID restrictions.

• The Area Concentration Achievement Test (ACAT) in Psychology.  The ACAT knowledge assessment compares CWU psychology students to national averages.
• Affirmation of Civic and/or Research Experience, documenting 10 hours of service learning and/or research assistant experience.