2024-2025 Catalog
Psychology and Social Sciences
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Major coursework focuses on appreciating and understanding the human condition from a scientific, psychological point of view. Students completing the major in psychology and social sciences possess a breadth of knowledge pertaining to the major principles, theoretical approaches, and findings in psychology. Students develop the ability to not only understand psychological principles but to apply these principles, approaches and findings to individual, group, and social issues. Upon graduating, students will be ready to apply their knowledge and skill directly in the workforce or to pursue further interests in graduate studies.
Psychology minor coursework focuses on appreciating and understanding the human condition from a scientific, psychological point of view. Students completing the minor in psychology possess a breadth of knowledge pertaining to the major principles, theoretical approaches, and findings in psychology. Students develop an understanding of the relevance and applicability of psychological principles, approaches and findings to individual, group, and social issues. Of particular emphasis are applications that are relevant to the relationship between humans and nature.
A psychology minor is richly supportive of any major as it prepares students to understand and analyze the social and psychological processes at work in any field of study or practical endeavor.
The Sociology and Social Justice minor is grounded in the discipline of Sociology but recognizes that numerous disciplines contribute to the study and practice of Social Justice. Social Justice focuses on the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society where individuals’ rights are recognized and protected. Students fulfilling this minor will learn about the historical and contemporary theories and movements of social justice, and how they relate to human rights, distributive justice, and self-determination. Students will leave this minor highly educated, and capable of understanding diverse people. Graduates can go on to pursue graduate training, or start work immediately in either the private sector or NGO organizations. Graduates will gain skills that will foster their ability to become professors, social workers, counselors, educators, entrepreneurs, NGO workers, journalists, public policy experts, or community activists.
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