This minor prepares graduates to work with people who are struggling with alcohol and drug abuse in a variety of settings, such as substance abuse treatment centers.
- 危机干预
- Introduction to Substance Abuse
- Treatment Models for 上瘾
- 药理学
- 并发疾病
This minor prepares graduates to work in agencies that focus on people who are in their older adult years. It is estimated that by 2025, one-fourth of the population in the U.S. and Canada will be over 65 years old. Graduates will understand the issues related to the changing roles and responsibilities of older adults. They will have increased skills to work with the elderly population. Students will be able to earn a certificate in 老年医学.
- Social 老年医学: Family and Care-giving Issues
- 生命终结问题
- 健康老龄化
- 心理学 of Grief 咨询
- 衰老心理学
This minor prepares graduates to work with persons with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. Graduates will be able to work in settings, such as mental health agencies, agencies serving clients with developmental disabilities, day programs or adolescent facilities.
- Introduction to 康复研究
- 文化的多样性
- 辅助技术
- Rehab Studies Electives (2 courses)
Students with a 体育的研究 minor will be able to:
- Demonstrate breadth of preparation for coaching a variety of sports at different levels.
- Understand the developing physical and psycho-social aspects of sports participants.
- Understand the 业务 practice of sports administration.
- Understand sport as an integral part of today's society.
Students choose five of the following courses:
- Introduction to 运动科学
- 伤害预防
- 体育运动心理学
- Introduction to Sport 管理
- 教练理论与方法
- 体育社会学
Psi Chi, the international honor society in 心理学, was founded in 1929. The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members and advance the science of psychology.