2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Minors Psychology Minor The psychology minor helps students who find that general coursework in psychology will support their major field of study. In particular, understanding people and human dynamics and applying the scientific method to problem-solving strengthens students’ vocational preparation and ultimate job success. The psychology minor is constructed to allow maximum flexibility across a large cross section of majors at Cedarville University. Course requirements involve 18 semester hours including: PYCH-1600 General Psychology...................................................3 PYCH-2640 Abnormal Psychology.................................................3 Electives in psychology................................................................12 Each of the following minors help prepare students who are interested in specific coursework to adequately present their education and traning in psychology. Addictions and Chemical Dependency Minor Course requirements involve 18 semester hours including: PYCH-1600 General Psychology...................................................3 PYCH 2640 Abnormal Psychology.................................................3 PYCH-2840 Concepts of Chemical Dependency...........................3 PYCH-3000 Addictions...................................................................3 PYCH-3670 Group Dynamics.........................................................3 PYCH-3901 Medications and Behavior..........................................3 Child and Family Studies Minor Course requirements involve 18 semester hours including: PYCH-1600 General Psychology...................................................3 PYCH 2640 Abnormal Psychology.................................................3 PYCH-3660 Professional Counseling.............................................3 Choose two from the following...................................................6 PYCH-3680 Counseling Couples and Families..................... 3 PYCH-3701 Counseling Adolescents..................................... 3 PYCH-4700 Counseling Children. ......................................... 3 Choose one from the following. .................................................3 PYCH-3130 Intimate Relationships........................................ 3 PYCH-3420 Human Sexuality................................................ 3 PYCH-3710 Adult Development and Aging............................ 3 Comprehensive Counseling Minor Course requirements involve 18 semester hours including: PYCH-1600 General Psychology...................................................3 PYCH 2640 Abnormal Psychology.................................................3 PYCH-3660 Professional Counseling.............................................3 PYCH-3750 Psychological Testing.................................................3 Choose two from the following...................................................6 PYCH-3670 Group Dynamics................................................ 3 PYCH-3680 Counseling Couples and Families..................... 3 PYCH-4400 Counseling Skills............................................... 3 Cross-Cultural Psychology Minor Course requirements involve 18 semester hours including: PYCH-1600 General Psychology...................................................3 PYCH-1800 Cross-Cultural Psychology.........................................3 PYCH 2640 Abnormal Psychology.................................................3 PYCH-3740 Qualitative Research. .................................................3 *PYCH-XXXX Study-Abroad Elective.............................................6 *Students must complete at least 6 credit hours of a semester-long studies abroad through the University’s Office of International Programs. A foreign language minor is encouraged. Health Psychology and Public Health Minor Course requirements involve 21 semester hours including: PYCH-1600 General Psychology...................................................3 PYCH 2640 Abnormal Psychology.................................................3 PYCH-2850 Psychology of Adjustment..........................................3 PYCH-3000 Addictions ..................................................................3 PYCH-3380 Health Psychology......................................................3 PYCH-3901 Medications and Behavior..........................................3 Choose one or more from the following....................................3 GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I...................... 4 GBIO-2210 Principles of Microbiology................................... 4 MAHE-3030 Nutrition............................................................ 3 NSG-1050 Health Promotion and Wellness........................... 3 NSG-4000 Care of Populations............................................. 6 NSG-4200 Culture and Health. ............................................. 3 PPHR-1011 Profession of Pharmacy-Intro to Public Health... 1 PPHR-4280 Introduction to Health Behavior and Beliefs...... 2 PYCH-3760 Cognitive Neuroscience..................................... 3 PYCH-3900 Neurophysiological Psychology......................... 3 PYCH-4950 Psychology Thesis............................................. 3 Neuropsychology Minor Course requirements involve 18 semester hours including: PYCH-1600 General Psychology...................................................3 PYCH 2640 Abnormal Psychology.................................................3 PYCH-3750 Psychological Testing.................................................3 PYCH-3760 Cognitive Neuroscience..............................................3 PYCH-3901 Medications and Behavior..........................................3 Select one from the following.....................................................3 PYCH-3770 Experimental Design (for psychology majors). .. 3 PYCH-3900 Neurophysiological Psychology (for non-psychology majors)........................... 3 Psychological Research Minor Course requirements involve 18 semester hours including: PYCH-1600 General Psychology...................................................3 PYCH 2640 Abnormal Psychology.................................................3 PYCH-3720 Psychology of Personality..........................................3 PYCH-3740 Qualitative Research. .................................................3 PYCH-3750 Psychological Testing.................................................3 PYCH-3770 Experimental Design..................................................3 Page 200 2019–20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Department of Psychology Minors