College of Social and Behavioral Sciences 661 Psychology Minor Minor/ Teaching Minor/ BIS Emphasis • Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used toward the Minor or BIS emphasis (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). • Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours (includes PSY 1010). For advisement contact the Department Chairperson who will help you select courses which vdll compliment your other tujo BIS areas or complement your major. Course Requirements for Minor Psychology Course Required • PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology Credits: (3) Elective Courses (minimum 15 credit hours)Note: Refer to the Psychology Courses Table in the Department of Psychology. May be taken from any of the courses in the Core General Courses, Core Content Courses, Elective Groups A or B. However, only one coursefrom Electives Group B will be allowed to apply toward the minor. Psychology Teaching Minor Minor/ Teaching Minor/ BIS Emphasis • Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used toward the Minor or BIS emphasis (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). • Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours (includes PSY 1010). For advisement contact the Department Chairperson who will help you select courses which will compliment your other two BIS areas or complement your major. Course Requirements for Teaching Minor Required Courses (6 credit hours) • PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology Credits: (3) • PSY 4000 - Advanced General Credits: (3) Elective Courses (minimum 12 credit hours) Note: Refer to the Psychology Courses Table in the Department of Psychology. A minimum of 6 credit hours must come from the Core Courses and a maximum of 3 credit hours may be taken from Group B Elective Courses. Students who select the Psychology Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Department of Teacher Education). Psychology Departmental Honors Please contact the Psychology Department for advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses. To earn Departmental Honors in Psychology, a student must: 1. Maintain a departmental GPA of 3.7, and an overall GPA of 3.25 2. Complete 3 hours of General Honors courses 3. In fulfilling a Psychology major, complete at least 6 hours in PSY 4910 taken as Psychology Honors senior project. Typically students will outline the Honors project by the 2nd semester of their junior year. The purpose of this project is to do research of quality worthy of presentation to a professional meeting of psychologists such as UPA and RMPA. If the student is not able to present the research to one of these groups, they will present it to the faculty of the Department of Psychology and one outside member. Students who have not completed their General Education requirements are encouraged to take Honors General Edu catio n classes. Course Descriptions - PSY Department of Psychology PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, lst Blk, 2nd Blk, Online] Spring [Full Sem, lst Blk, 2nd Blk, Online] Summer [Full Sem, lst Blk, 2nd Blk, Online] Introduction to the scientific study of human behavior. PSY 1050 - Careers in Psychology Credits: (l) Presents information and the critical thinking/decision making methods and activities necessary for the exploration of careers in Psychology. Students learn life planning, career planning, and educational planning methods. The course requires students to develop their own plans and design an educational program. PSY 1540 - Psychology of Adjustment and Growth Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] This course is designed to introduce students to psychological concepts that are involved with understanding their identity, psychological adjustment, and potential for growth. Students will have an opportunity to learn the psychological principles and processes underlying psychological health and apply the Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog