Minor in Psychology (Professional)

The psychology minor introduces students to the study of human thought and behavior.

18 units

Requirements 

PRPS 110General Psychology 13
PRPS 290Human Growth and Development 13
Select 12 units from the following:12
PRPS 250
Data Analysis in Psychology
PRPS 280
Introduction to Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Credentialing
PRPS 292
Introduction to Brain and Behavior
PRPS 320
Social Psychology
PRPS 330
Sports Psychology
PRPS 340
History of Psychology
PRPS 345
Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development 1
PRPS 355
Psychology of Adult Development
PRPS 360
Abnormal Psychology
PRPS 362
Research Methods in Psychology
PRPS 370
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PRPS 375
Psychology of Conflict Management and Mediation
PRPS 380
Psychology of Personality
PRPS 385
Health Psychology
PRPS 386
Community Psychology
PRPS 390
Cognition
PRPS 400
Multicultural Psychology 2
PRPS 405
Psychology of Learning
PRPS 410
Psychology of Exceptional Children
PRPS 415
Group Process
PRPS 430
Intervention Strategies with Children
PRPS 432
Psychosocial Interventions in Pediatric Health Care
PRPS 440
Psychology of Religion
PRPS 445
Psychology of the Family
PRPS 450
Counseling Theory
PRPS 453
Bilingualism, Biculturalism, and Cognition
PRPS 455
Field Experience 3
PRPS 463
Drugs, Behavior, and Society
PRPS 470
Cognitive Neuroscience
PRPS 472
Neurological and Behavioral Disorders
PRPS 475
Research Experience I 3
PRPS 480
Psychological Testing and Measurement
PRPS 485
Stress and Coping
PRPS 494
Professional Studies in Child Life
PRPS 495
Special Topics in Psychology
PRPS 496
Writing 3: Senior Seminar in Psychology and Christian Integration 4
PRPS 497
Readings
PRPS 498
Directed Research
PRPS 499
Thesis/Project
PRWR 260
Writing 2: Psychology Subdisciplines and Career Trajectories 5
Total Units18
1

Meets the General Education Social Sciences requirement.

2

Meets the General Education Intercultural Competence requirement.

3

Meets the General Education Integrative and Applied Learning requirement.

4

Meets the General Education Writing 3 requirement.

5

Meets the General Education Writing 2 requirement.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:
  1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE- Students demonstrate a working knowledge of psychology's content domains, key theories, concepts, principles, themes, and applications of psychology in society.
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  2. CRTICIAL THINKING, SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION- Students demonstrate effective expression of critical thought and scientific inquiry in their engagement with (a) psychology literature, (b) conduct of psychological research, and (c) written, (d) oral, and interpersonal communication.
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  3. VALUES AND ETHICS- Students (a) demonstrate knowledge of the APA ethical (a.1) and multicultural ethical (a.2) standards for the practice of psychology and are able to utilize those standards in decision making and actions in scientific inquiry (a.3), sociocultural (a.4), and interpersonal contexts (a.5). Students (b) articulate and behaviorally express values that build and enhance interpersonal relationships and community engagement at local, multicultural, and cross cultural levels.
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  4. APPLICATION TO VOCATION- Students demonstrate the ability to utilize and apply psychological knowledge and professional skills to: (a) develop vocational post-baccalaureate goals, (b) work collaboratively with diverse others, (c) serve others needs, (d) self-regulate and manage projects successfully, and (e) solve increasingly complex problems.
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  5. FAITH INTEGRATION- Students demonstrate skill in the integration of Christian faith and theology with the science of psychology as it relates to the nature and content of: humanity (F1), knowledge (F2), values and ethics (F3), and vocational and spiritual formation (F4).