College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 687 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 will compliment your other two 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) 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 AorB. However, only one course from 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) 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 see weber.edu/honors/contracts.html for a list of current Departmental Honors contracts and Departmental Honors Advisors. For additional information about the Honors Program, please refer to the Honors Program section of the WSU Catalog. 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 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 issues in the course to their personal lives. Topics include: managing stress, love and intimacy, relationships, gender issues, sexuality, work and recreation, loneliness and solitude, death and loss, meaning and values, and personal growth. PSY 2000 SS - The Psychology of Human Relationships Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Full Sem, Online] A systematic review of the research on interpersonal relationships, including the study of multiple factors that contribute to relationship development and functioning and the diverse socio-cultural contexts in which relationships PSY 2010 - Science and Profession of Psychology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] The purpose of this course is to build upon Introductory Psychology so that students may better understand the discipline as both a science and a profession. The course covers a range of topics, including research, statistics, ethics, Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog