Minor Requirements

Course Requirements

For students who are majoring in another department, the Psychology Department offers three minors, each requiring six courses overall in Psychology.

Experimental

Industrial Organizational

Applied Psychology

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PSY 105

INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY I

Introduction to the history and science of psychology; human development through the life span; learning, memory, thinking, language, and intelligence; personality; social psychology. PSY 105 and PSY 106 will include a research participation requirement of no more than six hours. PSY 105 and PSY 106 may be taken in either order; one is not a prerequisite for the other.

PSY 106

INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY II

Introduction to the history and science of psychology; neuroscience and behavior; sensation and perception; states of consciousness; motivation and work; emotion; stress and health; psychological disorders; therapy. PSY 105 and PSY 106 will include a research participation requirement of no more than six hours. PSY 105 and PSY 106 may be taken in either order; one is not a prerequisite for the other.

PSY 360

THEORIES OF LEARNING AND COGNITION

Classical and modern theories.
Prerequisites:
PSY 105 or 106 is a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 373

HAPPINESS, JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING

An introduction to research in judgment and choice behaviors. Judgment refers to how people evaluate information and make predictions. Choice concerns how people select a course of action among alternatives. Cross-listed with PSY 473.
Prerequisites:
PSY 105 or PSY 106 is a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 377

PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Nervous system and endocrine functions as related to behavior.
Prerequisites:
(PSY 105 or PSY 106) and PSY 242 are a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 380

INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (CROSS-LISTED WITH PSY 680)

Application of theories and methods of psychology to the study of human behavior in business, industry, and other organizations. Cross-listed with PSY 680.
Prerequisites:
PSY 105 or 106 is a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 355

TEAMS AND WORK GROUPS IN ORGANIZATIONS

The behavior and thinking of individuals in teams and work groups and the functioning of teams in organizational settings.
Prerequisites:
(PSY 105 or PSY 106) and (PSY 347 or PSY 380) are a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 381

PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY

Application of concepts from differential psychology and measurement to employee selection, performance appraisal, placement and training in business and other organizations.
Prerequisites:
PSY 380 is a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 382

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Theories in learning, personality, work motivation, job attitudes, and organizational culture, and application to employee behavior.
Prerequisites:
PSY 380 is a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 385

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN ORGANIZATIONS

Issues related to training in industry and other organizations. Such topics as needs assessment, training program design, and program evaluation will be covered, along with relevant ethical, social and economic issues.
Prerequisites:
PSY 380 is a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 388

TOPICAL SEMINAR IN INDUSTRIAL - ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Current topics and issues in I-O Psychology beyond the introductory course with particular emphasis on recent developments and research. Topics vary.
Prerequisites:
PSY 380 is a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 317

PSYCHOLOGY OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP

A review of psychological issues, theory, and research related to close relationships, e.g., attraction, love, attachment, friendship, sexuality, jealousy, conflict and power. Cross-listed with PSY 435.
Prerequisites:
PSY 105 or PSY 106 is a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 345

CULTURAL ISSUES IN PSYCHOLOGY

Race and ethnic relations in the U.S. is not a fixed, static phenomenon, but rather a dynamic, ever-changing pattern of relationships. This course assists students in understanding the diversity, heterogeneity, and complexity of race relations in American society.
Prerequisites:
PSY 105 or 106 is a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 347

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Survey of social psychological theory and research on how individual behavior, thoughts, and feelings are influenced by the social context in which they occur.
Prerequisites:
PSY 105, PSY 106 or the equivalent of Introduction to Psychology is a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 348

SOCIAL COGNITION AND MENTAL CONTROL

Theory and research dealing with major aspects of social cognition and mental control, including social perception, stereotyping, memory and affect, as well as the self-control of thought, emotion and behavior. Cross-listed with PSY 560.
Prerequisites:
PSY 347 is a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 353

ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

Description of the nature, symptoms, treatment applications, and cause of psychological disorders.
Prerequisites:
PSY 105 or 106 is a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 363

ALCOHOLISM, DRUG ADDICTION AND RECOVERY

Survey of major research findings in the area of alcoholism and drug addiction. Description of treatment programs for recovery and explorations of drug free ways to alter consciousness.
Prerequisites:
PSY 105, PSY 106 or the equivalent of Introduction to Psychology is a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 364

HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY AND STRESS MANAGEMENT

Considers interaction of mind and body in maintaining health and resisting disease. Contributions of exercise, lifestyle, psychological functioning, and spirituality to wellness will be examined. Students will practice and document their experience with a wide range of stress management/exercise techniques.
Prerequisites:
PSY 105 or 106 is a prerequisite for this class.

PSY 366

BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS OF CHILDREN

Factors associated with deviance in children and adolescents. Examination of personal and social consequences. Review treatment programs for children.
Prerequisites:
PSY 105 or 106 is a prerequisite for this class.

PSC 364

COMPARATIVE PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS

This course will compare the status of individual rights in Britain, the United States, and Canada, and under the European Convention on Human Rights. Course materials will consist of judicial decisions and other materials on specific areas of civil liberties.