Applied Psychology Minor
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Applied Psychology Minor, students will be able to:
- Students will demonstrate foundational knowledge and comprehension of applied Psychology subject matter (ULO 1).
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of and apply basic research methods in Psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation (ULO 1).
- Students will use research to understand and apply relevant psychological principles to individuals in the workplace, community, or society at large (ULO 3).
- Students will demonstrate knowledge and skill in integrating a Biblical worldview with their work, ministry, or family life (ULO 2).
Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information section of this catalog.
Curriculum Requirements
An Applied Psychology Minor is offered fully online with the completion of 18 credits,12 of which must be upper-division.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| The following course is a prerequisite to the minor and may only be counted toward the Behavioral Science Core Curriculum requirement: | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| APSY 265 | Psychology and Christian Thought | 3 |
| Select 15 credits from the Psychology electives below, 12 of which must be upper-division. | 15 | |
| Statistics for Research | ||
| Experimental Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology: Lifespan | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Health and Well-Being | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Social and Cultural Psychology | ||
| Psychology in the Workplace | ||
| Theories of Personality | ||
| Counseling Techniques | ||
| Psychology of Marriage and Family Life | ||
| Positive Psychology | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
