Pre-Therapeutic Psychology Minor
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This minor is for non-Psychology majors who desire an introductory exposure to therapeutic psychology. It is especially suited for individuals who plan to enter careers in social services, i.e. ministry, nursing, medicine, or social work. Students minoring in this program complete the following courses.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PSY 3021 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (FE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (FE) | |
| PSY 3025 | Clinical and Community Interventions | 3-4 |
| or PSY 3080 | Family Development and Family Therapies | |
| PSY 3008 | Developmental Psychology - Birth Through Adolescence | 3-4 |
| or CHD 1050 | Human Development | |
| Choose three (3) units from the following: | 3 | |
| Positive Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Group Counseling (Must be taken for 3 units) | ||
| Group Dynamics 1 | ||
| Intimate Couples (Must take with fiance or spouse) | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| PSY 4010 | Issues in Psychotherapy-Theology Integration | 3-4 |
| or PSY 4020 | Pursuing Goodness: The Science of Moral Change (Senior Capstone) | |
| Total Units | 18-21 | |
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PSY 3041 is a pre-requisite.