The minor in 心理学 is designed to provide a knowledge base of current methods, content areas, 和ories. It seeks to facilitate the development of intellectual skills and characteristics that enhance the student's lifelong personal and career success. The program begins with a general psychology course and includes additional coursework representing each of four areas (Area 1-Area 4). Students are encouraged to pursue breadth across the areas of psychology, particularly when planning for advanced study in psychology. The department does, 然而, identify sets of courses particularly relevant for students interested in health psychology, 临床, industrial/organizational, or human factors (engineering) psychology.
Program Highlights
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Offers students four particular areas of interest within the 心理学 program: 健康 心理学, Clinical 心理学, Human Factors 心理学, Industrial/组织al 心理学
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Opportunity to participate in psychological research projects.
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Opportunities for experiential learning in the form of internships or practicums.
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Opportunities to engage in five psychology-related student organizations.
职业生涯
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Rehabilitation Counselors
Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, 社会, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, 疾病, 疾病, 事故, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, 培训, and job placement.
Social and Human 服务 Assistants
Assist in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or 社会 work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and 社会 and community services. May assist 社会 workers with developing, 组织, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.
Psychiatric Technicians
Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.
Mental 健康 Counselors
Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, 育儿, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging.
Requirements
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A student who intends to minor in psychology must complete PSYC 201S, earning a C or better, and complete one course in each of the areas (Area 1-Area 4) with a psychology 平均绩点 of 2.0或更高.
For 入学 to the 心理学 Program
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paper based: 550 internet based: 79
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