The applied psychology minor (21 credit hours) introduces students to the core concepts of psychology in a unique research and interdisciplinary context. It is designed to compliment majors in biology, communications and business, contribute to broader career perspectives on human behavioral implications and can be tailored for students in other majors as well.

Required Courses
PSY 1001 - General Psychology, HI/BEH/SSC (3.0 cr)
PSY 3005 - Research Methods in Psychology (3.0 cr)
PSY 3707 - Organizational Psychology (3.0 cr)

Electives
Take 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
   ·  PSY 1093 - Lifespan Development, HI/BEH/SSC (3.0 cr)
   ·  PSY 2253 - Human Behavior and Diversity Issues (3.0 cr)
   ·  PSY 3201 - Social Psychology (3.0 cr)
   ·  PSY 3520 - Industrial and Organization Psychology (4.0 cr)
   ·  PSY 3604 - Abnormal Psychology, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
   ·  PSY 4203 - Organization and Transitional Change Seminar (3.0 cr)

Business Electives
Take 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
   ·  MGMT 3200 - Principles of Management (3.0 cr)
   ·  MGMT 3210 - Supervision and Leadership (3.0 cr)
   ·  MGMT 3220 - Human Resource Management (3.0 cr)
   ·  MGMT 3270 - Fundamentals of E-Business (3.0 cr)
   ·  MKTG 3310 - Buyer Behavior (3.0 cr)

Communication Electives
Take 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
   ·  COMM 2002 - Interpersonal and Group Processes, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
   ·  COMM 3000 - Communication Theory, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
   ·  COMM 3001 - Communication in Human Relationships, HUMAN DIV (3.0 cr)
   ·  COMM 3704 - Business and Professional Speaking, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
   ·  COMM 4704 - Organizational Communication, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
   ·  COMM 4800 - Crisis Communication, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
   ·  COMM 4900 - Public Relations, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)

Also See:
Organizational Psychology, B.S. Degree Program

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