Psychology (Minor)
Today, Psychology. Tomorrow, endless possibilities.
- Degrees & Offerings
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- Minor
- Location
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- Bloomsburg
- Lock Haven
- Mansfield
- Department
- Program Contact
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Associate Professor & Chair, Psychology Department
Psychology is a broad field and complements several majors, including health science, criminal justice, social work, business, and education. It is also a practical field and highly valued by potential employers because it provides students (potential employees) with the ability to find needed information (research skills), the ability to think critically about different options (critical thinking skills), and the ability to consider differing perspectives (diversity skills).
Courses and Curriculum
Psychology Minor Requirements
- 18 credits required for minor completion
- Students should meet with their academic advisor each semester and use Degree Works to monitor their individual progress toward completion of the minor.
The Commonwealth University Psychology Department follows the American Psychological Association’s recommended learning goals. Our minors will be introduced to the field of psychology as a science and be able to further explore areas of interest. All minors will meet the following student learning outcomes.
- Knowledge of Psychology: Recognize major subfields of psychology and examples of their research conclusions.
- Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking: Recognize the characteristics of psychology that make it a science (empiricism and reliance on the scientific method).
- Ethical and Social Responsibility: Identify cultural norms and stereotypes that may influence students’ interactions with others.
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