2019-2020 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology Minor


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Program Learning Outcomes


Students will:

  • demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
  • respect and use critical thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to understanding human behavior and psychological processes.
  • understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
  • apply psychological theory, methodology and findings to develop a greater understanding of the whole person, as an individual and as a member of a large community, society, and culture.
  • be able to communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
  • will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.

Minor Requirements (20 Units)


Must complete 20 units, 12 units must be taken in residence at USF.

Note:


Students must obtain at least a “C” grade in each required course in the major. Courses that receive a grade of C- or below will not count toward the Psychology Major or Minor Programs. Students may retake no more than one course applied towards the Psychology major. The Pass-Fail option is not allowed for courses required by the Major or Minor.

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