Psychology Minor V 1.1

Coordinator

Dr. Lauren Beverung
Office: GM-319
Phone: (414) 277-2427
Email: beverung@msoe.edu

For additional information see minors policy.

A student enrolled in a degree program at MSOE may also earn a Minor in Psychology. Upon completion of this course of study, students will have a broad knowledge of many areas of psychology, along with a strong understanding of research methodology that plays an integral role in the field of psychology. Understanding of human behavior and thought processes is beneficial for students navigating diverse workplaces of the 21st century.

Required courses

SS 460 - Foundations of Psychology 3 credits
UX 361 - UX Research 3 credits

One statistics course from the following

MA 315 - Nursing Statistics 3 credits
MA 340 - Business Statistics 4 credits
MA 262 - Probability and Statistics 3 credits

Three other psychology courses from the following

SS 461 - Organizational Psychology 3 credits
SS 462 - Developmental Psychology 3 credits
SS 463 - Psychology of Design 3 credits
SS 464 - Human Factors in Engineering and Design 3 credits
SS 466 - Abnormal Psychology 3 credits
SS 467 - Social Psychology 3 credits

Two social science or humanities courses from the following

HU 4200 - Linguistics: Scientific Study of Language 3 credits
SS 474 - The Family 3 credits
SS 475 - Addictions and Compulsions 3 credits
SS 476 - Death and Dying 3 credits

Note

It would be ideal for students to take Foundations of Psychology before other psychology courses, but not necessary.
Statistics will be utilized in the Research Methods course. Again, it would be ideal for students to take statistics prior to Research Methods, but not required.
To qualify for a Psychology Minor, a student must take 24 credits of eligible courses. At least 50% of credits required for the Psychology Minor must be completed in residence at MSOE. Of the total number of credits required for the Psychology Minor, no more than 50% may be transferred in from another college or university. Of the total number of credits required for the Psychology Minor, at least THREE credits must be taken above and beyond the total credits required to earn the bachelor’s degree.

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