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).
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 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and application of psychological ideas to simple problems.
- Interpret behavior to draw conclusions about psychological phenomena.
- 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.
- Present information using a scientific approach and express ideas with clarity.