Applied Psychology (Minor)
The minor in applied psychology is designed to provide the student with the foundational education in psychology.
NOTE: This minor may not be declared with the following majors: BS Human Services: Applied Psychology or BS Applied Psychology (all options).
Students will have the opportunity to:
1. Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and application of psychological ideas to simple problems.
2. Interpret behavior to draw conclusions about psychological phenomena.
3. Demonstrate familiarity with the formal regulations that govern professional ethics in psychology and begin to embrace the values that will contribute to positive outcomes in work settings and in building a society responsive to multicultural and global concerns.
4. Present information using a scientific approach and express ideas with clarity.
All minor courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C-, and a 2.0 grade point average must be maintained in courses for the minor. Two courses must be at the upper level (600 or 700). Only 8 credits may overlap between major and minor.
Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 410 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| IDIS 560 | Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| MTH 504 | Statistics | 4 |
| or PSY 530 | Social Psychology | |
| PSY 740 | Biopsychology | 4 |
| or PSY 725 | Cognitive Psychology | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Child Development | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Theories of Personality | ||
| Principles of Psychopathology | ||
| Men and Women in Cross-Cultural Perspectives | ||
| Total Credits | 20 | |